English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Almost Pronunciation
Almost is pronounced AWL-mohst, IPA /ˈɔlˌmoʊst/.
AWL-mohst
US /ˈɔlˌmoʊst/ · UK /ˈɔːlməʊst/
Syllables: AWL · mohst (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adverb: Very nearly, but not quite.
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Almost in a Sentence
- We almost missed the last ferry.
- Almost everyone had left by ten.
- The tank is almost empty.
Common Mispronunciations of Almost
Not awl-MOHST
Most is a heavy word standing alone, and inside this one it goes quiet while the opening AWL keeps the beat.
Not AL-muhst
Toast and coast hold the long oh, and the second half of this word holds it too, even with no beat on it.
Tip: The l is sounded here, unlike the silent one in calm and palm.
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