How to pronounce yellowest
Say it like YEL-oh-ist. Yellowest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL).
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US American/ˈjɛloʊɪst/YEL-oh-ist
UK British/ˈjɛləʊɪst/YEL-oh-ist
- YEL
- oh
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yellowest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of yellowest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YEL-oh-ist.
What does yellowest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of yellow: most yellow How to pronounce yellow
Questions about saying yellowest
How do you pronounce yellowest?
Say YEL-oh-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɛloʊɪst/. In British English it is /ˈjɛləʊɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yellowest?
Yellowest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL). Broken into parts: YEL · oh · ist.
Is yellowest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈjɛləʊɪst/ (YEL-oh-ist).