How to pronounce nested
Say it like NES-tud. Nested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NES).
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- NES
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nested pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nested
American and British speakers say nested in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛstəd/ in the US and /ˈnɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: NES-tid.
What does nested mean?
- simple past and past participle of nest How to pronounce nest
- Embedded.
- Successively fitted one inside another.
- (Of a lexical item) contained within a dictionary entry as a subordinate term of the main headword.
Words that rhyme with nested
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nested.
Questions about saying nested
How do you pronounce nested?
Say NES-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛstəd/. In British English it is /ˈnɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nested?
Nested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NES). Broken into parts: NES · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say nested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛstəd/ and the British form is /ˈnɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.