How to Pronounce "oldest"
word
/ˈoʊɫdəst/
OHL-dust
/ˈəʊldəst/
OHL-dust
Definition
'Oldest' is the superlative form of 'old'. It means having the greatest age, or being the least new among people, animals, things, buildings, or ideas in a group.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊɫdəst/
British English
/ˈəʊldəst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OHL-dust
UK
OHL-dust
Listen in Context
My sister is the oldest child in our family.
This is the oldest tree in the park.
He is the oldest student in the class.
She's the oldest one here, but she has the most energy.