How to pronounce pestering
Say it like PES-tuh-ring. Pestering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES).
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- PES
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pestering 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pestering
American and British speakers say pestering in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛstərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɛstərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PES-tuh-ring.
What does pestering mean?
- present participle and gerund of pester How to pronounce pester
- An act or instance of annoying somebody.
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Questions about saying pestering
How do you pronounce pestering?
Say PES-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛstərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛstərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pestering?
Pestering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES). Broken into parts: PES · tuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say pestering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛstərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɛstərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.