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