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