How to pronounce topmost
Say it like top-MOHST. Topmost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHST).
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- top
- MOHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topmost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- topKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MOHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of topmost
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: top-MOHST.
What does topmost mean?
- At or nearest to the top; uppermost; being the very highest.
- Of greatest status, esteem, or prestige; best.
Where does topmost come from?
From top + -most.
Words that rhyme with topmost
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of topmost.
Questions about saying topmost
How do you pronounce topmost?
Say top-MOHST. The American pronunciation is /tɑpˈmoʊst/. In British English it is /tɒpˈməʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topmost?
Topmost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHST). Broken into parts: top · MOHST.
Is topmost pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /tɒpˈməʊst/ (top-MOHST).