How to pronounce southernmost
Say it like SUHTH-ern-mohst. Southernmost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH).
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- SUHTH
- ern
- mohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Southernmost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- mohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of southernmost
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SUHTH-un-mohst.
What does southernmost mean?
- Farthest south.“South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa.”
Where does southernmost come from?
From southern + -most.
Questions about saying southernmost
How do you pronounce southernmost?
Say SUHTH-ern-mohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌðɚnˌmoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈsʌðənˌməʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in southernmost?
Southernmost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH). Broken into parts: SUHTH · ern · mohst.
Is southernmost 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 /ˈsʌðənˌməʊst/ (SUHTH-un-mohst).