How to pronounce gestures
Say it like JES-cherz. Gestures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES).
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US American/ˈdʒɛstʃɚz/JES-cherz
UK British/ˈdʒɛstʃəz/JES-chuz
- JES
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gestures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gestures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JES-chuz.
What does gestures mean?
noun
- plural of gesture How to pronounce gesture
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gesture How to pronounce gesture
Questions about saying gestures
How do you pronounce gestures?
Say JES-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛstʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛstʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gestures?
Gestures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES). Broken into parts: JES · cherz.
Is gestures 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 /ˈdʒɛstʃəz/ (JES-chuz).