How to pronounce cest
Say it like SEST. Cest is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cest
American and British speakers say cest in essentially the same way: /sɛst/ in the US and /sɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEST.
What does cest mean?
- Alternative form of cestus (“woman's girdle”).
Where does cest come from?
Latin cestus.
Words that rhyme with cest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cest.
Words that sound like cest
- c'est
Questions about saying cest
How do you pronounce cest?
Say SEST. The American pronunciation is /sɛst/. In British English it is /sɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cest?
Cest is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEST.
Do Americans and Brits say cest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛst/ and the British form is /sɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cest?
Cest sounds the same as c'est in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.