How to Pronounce Fastest

To pronounce "fastest", say FAST-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

FAST-est

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💡 Tip for remembering “fastest”

"fastest" has 2 syllables: fast-est. It rhymes with vastest and lastest, if that helps it stick.

What does fastest mean?

adjective

  1. Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.

    “That rope is dangerously loose. Make it fast!”

  2. Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.

adverb

  1. In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .

    “Hold this rope as fast as you can.”

  2. (of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .

    “He is fast asleep.”

verb

  1. To restrict one’s personal consumption, generally of food, but sometimes other things, in various manners (totally, temporally, by avoiding particular items), often for religious or medical reasons.

    “Muslims fast during Ramadan and Catholics during Lent.”

Synonyms

quickrapidspeedyswifteasysluttyaheadcolour-fastdeeplyfirmly

Antonyms

slowbehindlightloosepenetrablelightlylooselyslowly

Words that rhyme with fastest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vastestlastest

Related words

quickestacceleratedbestbiggestearliestexpeditiousgreatesthighest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fastest"?▾

"Fastest" has 2 syllables: fast · est.

What does "fastest" mean?▾

Fastest: Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.

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