How to pronounce pester
Say it like PES-ter. Pester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES).
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- PES
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PES-tuh.
What does pester mean?
- To bother, harass, or annoy persistently.“He pestered me with questions.”
- A bother or nuisance.
Where does pester come from?
In the senses of “overcrowd (a place)” and “impede (a person)”: from Middle French and Old French empestrer (“encumber”), influenced by English pest.
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Words that rhyme with pester
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Questions about saying pester
How do you pronounce pester?
Say PES-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pester?
Pester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES). Broken into parts: PES · ter.
Is pester pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɛstə/ (PES-tuh).