How to pronounce soundest
Say it like SOWN-dust. Soundest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWN).
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- SOWN
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soundest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soundest
American and British speakers say soundest in essentially the same way: /ˈsaʊndəst/ in the US and /ˈsaʊndəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOWN-dust.
What does soundest mean?
- superlative form of sound: most sound How to pronounce sound
Where does soundest come from?
From sound + -est.
Questions about saying soundest
How do you pronounce soundest?
Say SOWN-dust. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊndəst/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊndəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soundest?
Soundest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWN). Broken into parts: SOWN · dust.
Do Americans and Brits say soundest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaʊndəst/ and the British form is /ˈsaʊndəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.