How to pronounce gestant
Say it like JES-tunt. Gestant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES).
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- JES
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gestant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gestant
American and British speakers say gestant in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛstənt/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛstənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JES-tunt.
What does gestant mean?
- Having within; laden; burdened; or pregnant, gestating.
Where does gestant come from?
From Latin gestāns, present participle of gestō.
Words that rhyme with gestant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gestant.
Questions about saying gestant
How do you pronounce gestant?
Say JES-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛstənt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛstənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gestant?
Gestant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES). Broken into parts: JES · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say gestant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛstənt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛstənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.