How to pronounce newest
Say it like NOO-ust. Newest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of newest
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-ist.
What does newest mean?
- Superlative form of new: most new. How to pronounce new
Where does newest come from?
From Middle English newest, from Old English nīwost, from Proto-Germanic *niwistaz, from Proto-Indo-European *néwisth₂os, superlative of *néwos/*néwyos (whence new).
Questions about saying newest
How do you pronounce newest?
Say NOO-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuəst/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newest?
Newest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · ust.
Is newest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːɪst/ (NYOO-ist).