Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fastest

/fˈæstəst/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.24 in modern English

Syllables: fastest
IPA: /fˈæstəst/

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

superlative form of fast (adjective): most fast

adv

superlative form of fast (adverb): most fast

verb

second-person singular simple present indicative of fast

Archaic

Example Sentences

"He set a new fastest time for running a mile."
"Scientists say it is one of the world’s fastest-melting glaciers."
"But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face."

Usage

Archaic

Synonyms

quickest

Questions

How do you pronounce fastest?: The recorded pronunciation is /fˈæstəst/.
What does fastest mean?: superlative form of fast (adjective): most fast

How to pronounce fastest

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