How to pronounce wildest
Say it like WYLE-dist. Wildest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLE).
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- WYLE
- dist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wildest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- distKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wildest
American and British speakers say wildest in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪldɪst/ in the US and /ˈwaɪldɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYLE-dist.
What does wildest mean?
- superlative form of wild: most wild How to pronounce wild
Questions about saying wildest
How do you pronounce wildest?
Say WYLE-dist. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldɪst/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wildest?
Wildest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLE). Broken into parts: WYLE · dist.
Do Americans and Brits say wildest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪldɪst/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪldɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.