How to pronounce tightest
Say it like TY-tust. Tightest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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US American/ˈtaɪtəst/TY-tust
UK British/ˈtaɪtəst/TY-tust
- TY
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tightest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tightest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TY-tust.
What does tightest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of tight: most tight How to pronounce tight
- superlative form of tight: most tight How to pronounce tight
Questions about saying tightest
How do you pronounce tightest?
Say TY-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪtəst/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪtəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tightest?
Tightest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · tust.
Is tightest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtaɪtəst/ (TY-tust).