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