How to pronounce strangest
Say it like STRAYN-jist. Strangest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce strangest. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STRAYN
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strangest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of strangest
American and British speakers say strangest in essentially the same way: /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/ in the US and /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAYN-jist.
What does strangest mean?
- superlative form of strange: most strange How to pronounce strange
Questions about saying strangest
How do you pronounce strangest?
Say STRAYN-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strangest?
Strangest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYN). Broken into parts: STRAYN · jist.
Do Americans and Brits say strangest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/ and the British form is /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.