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