How to pronounce uttermost
Say it like UHT-er-mohst. Uttermost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʌtərmoʊst/UHT-er-mohst
UK British/ˈʌtəməʊst/UHT-uh-mohst
- UHT
- er
- mohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uttermost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of uttermost
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: UHT-uh-mohst.
What does uttermost mean?
adjective
- superlative form of utter: most utter; situated at the most distant limit; farthest, outermost. How to pronounce utter
- Extreme; utmost; of the farthest, greatest, or highest degree.
- The utmost; the highest or greatest degree; the farthest extent.
Where does uttermost come from?
From Middle English, alteration of uttermest.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying uttermost
How do you pronounce uttermost?
Say UHT-er-mohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌtərmoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈʌtəməʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uttermost?
Uttermost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHT). Broken into parts: UHT · er · mohst.
Is uttermost 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 /ˈʌtəməʊst/ (UHT-uh-mohst).