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