How to pronounce sternest
Say it like STUR-nust. Sternest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR).
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US American/ˈstɝnəst/STUR-nust
UK British/ˈstɜːnəst/STUR-nust
- STUR
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sternest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sternest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STUR-nust.
What does sternest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of stern: most stern How to pronounce stern
Questions about saying sternest
How do you pronounce sternest?
Say STUR-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɝnəst/. In British English it is /ˈstɜːnəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sternest?
Sternest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR). Broken into parts: STUR · nust.
Is sternest 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 /ˈstɜːnəst/ (STUR-nust).