How to pronounce strongest
Say it like STRAWNG-gust. Strongest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAWNG).
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- STRAWNG
- gust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strongest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of strongest
American and British speakers say strongest in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɔŋɡəst/ in the US and /ˈstrɒŋɡɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRONG-ghist.
What does strongest mean?
- superlative form of strong: most strong How to pronounce strong
Where does strongest come from?
From Middle English strongeste, strengeste (“stronger”), from Old English strongesta, strengesta (“strongest”), from Proto-Germanic *strangistô (“*stronger”), superlative of Proto-Germanic *strangaz (“strong”).
Words that rhyme with strongest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strongest.
Questions about saying strongest
How do you pronounce strongest?
Say STRAWNG-gust. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɔŋɡəst/. In British English it is /ˈstrɒŋɡɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strongest?
Strongest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAWNG). Broken into parts: STRAWNG · gust.
Do Americans and Brits say strongest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɔŋɡəst/ and the British form is /ˈstrɒŋɡɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.