How to pronounce smartest
Say it like SMAR-tust. Smartest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR).
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- SMAR
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smartest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of smartest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMAH-tust.
What does smartest mean?
- superlative form of smart: most smart How to pronounce smart
Words that rhyme with smartest
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Questions about saying smartest
How do you pronounce smartest?
Say SMAR-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɑrtəst/. In British English it is /ˈsmɑːtəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smartest?
Smartest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR). Broken into parts: SMAR · tust.
Is smartest 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 /ˈsmɑːtəst/ (SMAH-tust).