How to Pronounce "earliest"
word
/ˈɝɫiəst/
UR-lee-uhst
/ˈɜːlɪəst/
UR-lee-uhst
Definition
The superlative form of 'early', meaning the first or soonest in time. Used to talk about the first possible moment something happens or can be done.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɝɫiəst/
British English
/ˈɜːlɪəst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UR-lee-uhst
UK
UR-lee-uhst
Listen in Context
This is the earliest bus you can take.
What is the earliest time you can meet?
The earliest flowers bloom in spring.
Let me know your earliest available date.