How to pronounce oddest
Say it like OD-ust. Oddest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OD).
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- OD
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oddest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oddest
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OD-ust.
What does oddest mean?
- superlative form of odd: most odd How to pronounce odd
Words that rhyme with oddest
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Questions about saying oddest
How do you pronounce oddest?
Say OD-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑdəst/. In British English it is /ˈɒdəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oddest?
Oddest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OD). Broken into parts: OD · ust.
Is oddest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒdəst/ (OD-ust).