How to pronounce jested
Say it like JES-tid. Jested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES).
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- JES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jested 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jested
American and British speakers say jested in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛstɪd/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: JES-tid.
What does jested mean?
- simple past and past participle of jest How to pronounce jest
Words that rhyme with jested
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jested.
Questions about saying jested
How do you pronounce jested?
Say JES-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jested?
Jested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES). Broken into parts: JES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say jested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.