How to pronounce jester
Say it like JES-ter. Jester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɛstɚ/JES-ter
UK British/ˈdʒɛstə/JES-tuh
- JES
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jester 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JES-tuh.
What does jester mean?
noun
- One who jests, jokes or teases.
- A person in colourful garb and fool's cap who amused a medieval and early modern royal or noble court.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Southeast Asian genus Symbrenthia.
- To act in a foolish or clownish way for the purpose of entertainment or attracting attention.
Where does jester come from?
From Middle English gestour; equivalent to jest + -er.
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Words that rhyme with jester
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Questions about saying jester
How do you pronounce jester?
Say JES-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jester?
Jester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES). Broken into parts: JES · ter.
Is jester 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 /ˈdʒɛstə/ (JES-tuh).