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