How to pronounce slowest
Say it like SLOH-ust. Slowest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH).
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US American/ˈsloʊəst/SLOH-ust
UK British/ˈsləʊɪst/SLOH-ist
- SLOH
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slowest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of slowest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLOH-ist.
What does slowest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of slow: most slow How to pronounce slow
- superlative form of slow (adverb): most slow How to pronounce slow
Questions about saying slowest
How do you pronounce slowest?
Say SLOH-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈsloʊəst/. In British English it is /ˈsləʊɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slowest?
Slowest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH). Broken into parts: SLOH · ust.
Is slowest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsləʊɪst/ (SLOH-ist).