How to pronounce prettiest
Say it like PRIT-ee-ust. Prettiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIT).
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- PRIT
- ee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prettiest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prettiest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRIT-ee-ust.
What does prettiest mean?
- superlative form of pretty: most pretty How to pronounce pretty
Questions about saying prettiest
How do you pronounce prettiest?
Say PRIT-ee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪtiəst/. In British English it is /ˈprɪtiəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prettiest?
Prettiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIT). Broken into parts: PRIT · ee · ust.
Is prettiest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈprɪtiəst/ (PRIT-ee-ust).