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