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