How to pronounce jestings
Say it like JES-tingz. Jestings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES).
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- JES
- tingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jestings 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.
- tingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jestings
American and British speakers say jestings in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛstɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛstɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JES-tingz.
What does jestings mean?
- plural of jesting How to pronounce jesting
Questions about saying jestings
How do you pronounce jestings?
Say JES-tingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛstɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛstɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jestings?
Jestings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES). Broken into parts: JES · tingz.
Do Americans and Brits say jestings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛstɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛstɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.