How do you pronounce "coolest"?

In American English: /ˈkuːləst/ (KOOL-uhst). In British English: /kˈuːlɪst/ (K-ool). In Canadian English: /ˈkuːləst/ (KOOL-uhst). In Australian English: /kˈuːlɪst/ (K-ool).

Is "coolest" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkuːləst/ (KOOL-uhst), while in British English it's /kˈuːlɪst/ (K-ool).

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/ˈkuːləst/

KOOL-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

kuːlcoo·əstlest

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