How to Pronounce Newest

To pronounce "newest", say NEW-est — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnjʉːɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈnjʉːɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “newest”

"newest" has 2 syllables: new-est. It rhymes with suist and fewest, if that helps it stick.

What does newest mean?

adjective

  1. Recently made, or created.

    “This is a new scratch on my car!   The band just released a new album.”

  2. Additional; recently discovered.

    “We turned up some new evidence from the old files.”

Synonyms

recentcurrentbrand newmintpristinespankinggreen

Antonyms

datedoldformer

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Words that rhyme with newest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

suistfewestbuistcanoeisttruestbluestwuest

Related words

lastlatestmodernup-to-dateagainmostnouveaurecent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "newest"?▾

"Newest" has 2 syllables: new · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "newest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "newest" is /ˈnjʉːɪst/.

What does "newest" mean?▾

Newest: Recently made, or created.

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