How to pronounce digestif
Say it like dy-JES-tif. Digestif has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- dy
- JES
- tif
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Digestif pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tifKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of digestif
American and British speakers say digestif in essentially the same way: /daɪˈdʒɛstɪf/ in the US and /daɪˈdʒɛstɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-JES-tif.
What does digestif mean?
- An alcoholic beverage consumed after eating, so called because it is presumed to aid digestion.
Where does digestif come from?
Borrowed from French digestif.
Questions about saying digestif
How do you pronounce digestif?
Say dy-JES-tif. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈdʒɛstɪf/. In British English it is /daɪˈdʒɛstɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in digestif?
Digestif has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: dy · JES · tif.
Do Americans and Brits say digestif the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈdʒɛstɪf/ and the British form is /daɪˈdʒɛstɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.