How to pronounce wettest
Say it like WET-ust. Wettest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET).
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- WET
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wettest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wettest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WET-ust.
What does wettest mean?
- superlative form of wet: most wet How to pronounce wet
Words that rhyme with wettest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wettest.
Questions about saying wettest
How do you pronounce wettest?
Say WET-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛtəst/. In British English it is /ˈwɛtəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wettest?
Wettest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET). Broken into parts: WET · ust.
Is wettest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈwɛtəst/ (WET-ust).