How to pronounce mildest
Say it like MYLE-dust. Mildest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYLE).
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- MYLE
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mildest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mildest
American and British speakers say mildest in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪldəst/ in the US and /ˈmaɪldəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYLE-dust.
What does mildest mean?
- superlative form of mild: most mild How to pronounce mild
Questions about saying mildest
How do you pronounce mildest?
Say MYLE-dust. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪldəst/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪldəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mildest?
Mildest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYLE). Broken into parts: MYLE · dust.
Do Americans and Brits say mildest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪldəst/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪldəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.