How to pronounce digester
Say it like DY-jes-ter. Digester has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- jes
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Digester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- jesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of digester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-jes-tuh.
What does digester mean?
- One who, or that which, digests.
- A vessel for converting materials, especially plant and animal matter, into materials more suitable for subsequent use or further processing, using solvents, especially water; relatively low heat; enyzymes; bacteria, etc..
- A medicine or food that aids digestion, or strengthens digestive power.
Where does digester come from?
From digest + -er.
Questions about saying digester
How do you pronounce digester?
Say DY-jes-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪˌdʒɛstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪˌdʒɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in digester?
Digester has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · jes · ter.
Is digester pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaɪˌdʒɛstə/ (DY-jes-tuh).