How to pronounce infested
Say it like in-FES-tid. Infested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES).
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- in
- FES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infested pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of infested
American and British speakers say infested in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfɛstɪd/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈfɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FES-tid.
What does infested mean?
- simple past and past participle of infest How to pronounce infest
- that has undergone an infestation
Words that rhyme with infested
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infested.
Questions about saying infested
How do you pronounce infested?
Say in-FES-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɛstɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infested?
Infested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES). Broken into parts: in · FES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say infested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfɛstɪd/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈfɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.