How to pronounce oldest
Say it like OHL-dust. Oldest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHL).
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US American/ˈoʊldəst/OHL-dust
UK British/ˈəʊldɪst/OHL-dist
- OHL
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oldest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oldest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHL-dist.
What does oldest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of old: most old How to pronounce old
- The oldest child in a family, or individual in a group.“My oldest always forgets to turn the living room lights off before bed.”
Questions about saying oldest
How do you pronounce oldest?
Say OHL-dust. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊldəst/. In British English it is /ˈəʊldɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oldest?
Oldest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHL). Broken into parts: OHL · dust.
Is oldest 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 /ˈəʊldɪst/ (OHL-dist).