How to pronounce uppermost
Say it like UHP-er-mohst. Uppermost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- er
- mohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uppermost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- mohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of uppermost
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: UHP-uh-mohst.
What does uppermost mean?
- At or nearest the top of something.“She couldn't reach the bowls on the uppermost shelf, so she made do with a mug.”
- Of top rank, importance, etc.“of uppermost importance”
- In the highest position.
Where does uppermost come from?
From Middle English upper-moste; equivalent to upper + -most.
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Questions about saying uppermost
How do you pronounce uppermost?
Say UHP-er-mohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpɚˌmoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈʌpəməʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uppermost?
Uppermost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · er · mohst.
Is uppermost pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʌpəməʊst/ (UHP-uh-mohst).