How to pronounce jesty
Say it like JES-tee. Jesty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES).
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- JES
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jesty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jesty
American and British speakers say jesty in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛsti/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: JES-tee.
What does jesty mean?
- Inclined to jest; waggish; sportive.
Where does jesty come from?
From jest + -y.
Words that rhyme with jesty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jesty.
Questions about saying jesty
How do you pronounce jesty?
Say JES-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛsti/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jesty?
Jesty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES). Broken into parts: JES · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say jesty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛsti/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.