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