How to pronounce quietest
Say it like KWY-uh-tust. Quietest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce quietest. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KWY
- uh
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quietest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quietest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWY-uh-tust.
What does quietest mean?
- superlative form of quiet: most quiet How to pronounce quiet
Questions about saying quietest
How do you pronounce quietest?
Say KWY-uh-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwaɪətəst/. In British English it is /ˈkwaɪətəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quietest?
Quietest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY). Broken into parts: KWY · uh · tust.
Is quietest 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 /ˈkwaɪətəst/ (KWY-uh-tust).