How to pronounce whitest
Say it like WY-tist. Whitest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whitest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whitest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WY-tist.
What does whitest mean?
- superlative form of white: most white How to pronounce white
Words that rhyme with whitest
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Questions about saying whitest
How do you pronounce whitest?
Say WY-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪtɪst/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whitest?
Whitest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · tist.
Is whitest 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 /ˈwaɪtɪst/ (WY-tist).