How to pronounce youngest
Say it like YUHNG-gust. Youngest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHNG).
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- YUHNG
- gust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Youngest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of youngest
American and British speakers say youngest in essentially the same way: /ˈjʌŋɡəst/ in the US and /ˈjʌŋɡɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUHNG-ghist.
What does youngest mean?
- superlative form of young: most young How to pronounce young
- Most recently begun or formed.“I may be the youngest in my family but I still resent being referred to as the baby.”
- Receiving dealt cards last, i.e. immediately before the next deal to the eldest.
- The youngest child in a family, or individual in a group.
Questions about saying youngest
How do you pronounce youngest?
Say YUHNG-gust. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʌŋɡəst/. In British English it is /ˈjʌŋɡɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in youngest?
Youngest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHNG). Broken into parts: YUHNG · gust.
Do Americans and Brits say youngest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʌŋɡəst/ and the British form is /ˈjʌŋɡɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.