How to pronounce swiftest
Say it like SWIF-tust. Swiftest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIF).
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- SWIF
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swiftest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWIFSay 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 swiftest
American and British speakers say swiftest in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪftəst/ in the US and /ˈswɪftəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIF-tust.
What does swiftest mean?
- superlative form of swift: most swift How to pronounce swift
Questions about saying swiftest
How do you pronounce swiftest?
Say SWIF-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪftəst/. In British English it is /ˈswɪftəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swiftest?
Swiftest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIF). Broken into parts: SWIF · tust.
Do Americans and Brits say swiftest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪftəst/ and the British form is /ˈswɪftəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.