How to pronounce urbanest
Say it like ur-BAY-nist. Urbanest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- ur
- BAY
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urbanest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- urKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of urbanest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ur-BAY-nist.
What does urbanest mean?
- superlative form of urbane: most urbane How to pronounce urbane
Questions about saying urbanest
How do you pronounce urbanest?
Say ur-BAY-nist. The American pronunciation is /ɝˈbeɪnɪst/. In British English it is /ɜːˈbeɪnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urbanest?
Urbanest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: ur · BAY · nist.
Is urbanest 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 /ɜːˈbeɪnɪst/ (ur-BAY-nist).