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