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