How to pronounce cestus
Say it like SES-tus. Cestus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SES).
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- SES
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cestus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cestus
American and British speakers say cestus in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛstəs/ in the US and /ˈsɛstəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SES-tus.
What does cestus mean?
- A leather fighting glove, frequently weighted with metal.
Where does cestus come from?
From Latin caestus.
Words that rhyme with cestus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cestus.
Questions about saying cestus
How do you pronounce cestus?
Say SES-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛstəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛstəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cestus?
Cestus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SES). Broken into parts: SES · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say cestus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛstəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɛstəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.