How do you pronounce "sharpest"?

In American English: /ˈʃɑːrpəst/ (SHAHRP-uhst). In British English: /ʃˈɑːpɪst/ (SH-ahp). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɑːrpəst/ (SHAHRP-uhst). In Australian English: /ʃˈɑːpɪst/ (SH-ahp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɑːrpəst/ (SHAHRP-uhst), while in British English it's /ʃˈɑːpɪst/ (SH-ahp).

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/ˈʃɑːrpəst/

SHAHRP-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɑːrpshar·əstpest

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