How to pronounce gestured
Say it like JES-cherd. Gestured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɛstʃɚd/JES-cherd
UK British/ˈdʒɛstʃəd/JES-chud
- JES
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gestured 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.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gestured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JES-chud.
What does gestured mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of gesture How to pronounce gesture
Questions about saying gestured
How do you pronounce gestured?
Say JES-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛstʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛstʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gestured?
Gestured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES). Broken into parts: JES · cherd.
Is gestured 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 /ˈdʒɛstʃəd/ (JES-chud).