How to pronounce soonest
Say it like SOO-nust. Soonest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soonest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soonest
American and British speakers say soonest in essentially the same way: /ˈsunəst/ in the US and /ˈsuːnɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-nist.
What does soonest mean?
- superlative form of soon: most soon How to pronounce soon
- superlative form of soon: most soon How to pronounce soon“I don't know for sure, the soonest I can know is later this evening.”
- Very soon; urgently; without delay.“Send money soonest.”
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Words that rhyme with soonest
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Questions about saying soonest
How do you pronounce soonest?
Say SOO-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˈsunəst/. In British English it is /ˈsuːnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soonest?
Soonest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say soonest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsunəst/ and the British form is /ˈsuːnɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.