How to pronounce pestered
Say it like PES-terd. Pestered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES).
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- PES
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pestered 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pestered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PES-tud.
What does pestered mean?
- simple past and past participle of pester How to pronounce pester
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Words that rhyme with pestered
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Questions about saying pestered
How do you pronounce pestered?
Say PES-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛstɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpɛstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pestered?
Pestered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES). Broken into parts: PES · terd.
Is pestered 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 /ˈpɛstəd/ (PES-tud).