How to pronounce sharpest
Say it like SHAR-pust. Sharpest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
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US American/ˈʃɑrpəst/SHAR-pust
UK British/ˈʃɑːpəst/SHAH-pust
- SHAR
- pust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharpest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sharpest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-pust.
What does sharpest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of sharp: most sharp How to pronounce sharp
Questions about saying sharpest
How do you pronounce sharpest?
Say SHAR-pust. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrpəst/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːpəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharpest?
Sharpest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · pust.
Is sharpest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɑːpəst/ (SHAH-pust).