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