How do you pronounce "youngest"?

In American English: /ˈjʌŋgəst/ (YUHNGG-uhst). In British English: /jˈɐŋgɪst/ (Y). In Canadian English: /ˈjʌŋgəst/ (YUHNGG-uhst). In Australian English: /jˈʌŋɡɪst/ (Y-uhngg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjʌŋgəst/ (YUHNGG-uhst), while in British English it's /jˈɐŋgɪst/ (Y).

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youngest

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/ˈjʌŋgəst/

YUHNGG-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

jʌŋgyoun·əstgest

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