How to pronounce westernmost
Say it like WES-tern-mohst. Westernmost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES).
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- WES
- tern
- mohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Westernmost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ternKeep 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 westernmost
- 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: WES-tun-mohst.
What does westernmost mean?
- Farthest west.“Zeeland is the westernmost province of the Netherlands.”
Where does westernmost come from?
From western + -most.
Questions about saying westernmost
How do you pronounce westernmost?
Say WES-tern-mohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛstɚnˌmoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈwɛstənˌməʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in westernmost?
Westernmost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES). Broken into parts: WES · tern · mohst.
Is westernmost 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 /ˈwɛstənˌməʊst/ (WES-tun-mohst).