How to Pronounce Widest

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

widest

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying widest, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwaɪdəst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “widest”

"widest" has 2 syllables: wid-est.

What does widest mean?

adjective

  1. Having a large physical extent from side to side.

    “We walked down a wide corridor.”

  2. Large in scope.

    “The inquiry had a wide remit.”

Antonyms

narrowskinnythin

Hear “widest” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Related words

biggestbroaderbroadestfullestgreatergreatesthigherhighest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "widest"?▾

"Widest" has 2 syllables: wid · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "widest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "widest" is /ˈwaɪdəst/.

What does "widest" mean?▾

Widest: Having a large physical extent from side to side.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “widest” in the full dictionary →