How to pronounce lowest
Say it like LOH-ust. Lowest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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US American/ˈloʊəst/LOH-ust
UK British/ˈləʊɪst/LOH-ist
- LOH
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lowest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lowest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-ist.
What does lowest mean?
adjective
- lowest in rank or importance“last prize”“in last place”
- in the lowest position; nearest the ground“the branch with the big peaches on it hung lowest”
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Questions about saying lowest
How do you pronounce lowest?
Say LOH-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊəst/. In British English it is /ˈləʊɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lowest?
Lowest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · ust.
Is lowest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊɪst/ (LOH-ist).