How to pronounce festered
Say it like FES-terd. Festered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FES).
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- FES
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Festered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of festered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FES-tud.
What does festered mean?
- simple past and past participle of fester How to pronounce fester
Words that rhyme with festered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of festered.
Questions about saying festered
How do you pronounce festered?
Say FES-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛstɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfɛstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in festered?
Festered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FES). Broken into parts: FES · terd.
Is festered 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 /ˈfɛstəd/ (FES-tud).