How to pronounce veriest
Say it like VER-ee-ist. Veriest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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- VER
- ee
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veriest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of veriest
American and British speakers say veriest in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛriɪst/ in the US and /ˈvɛriɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: VER-ee-ist.
What does veriest mean?
- superlative form of very: most very How to pronounce very
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying veriest
How do you pronounce veriest?
Say VER-ee-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛriɪst/. In British English it is /ˈvɛriɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veriest?
Veriest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · ee · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say veriest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛriɪst/ and the British form is /ˈvɛriɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.