How to pronounce pesters
Say it like PES-terz. Pesters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pesters. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈpɛstɚz/PES-terz
UK British/ˈpɛstəz/PES-tuz
- PES
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pesters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pesters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PES-tuz.
What does pesters mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pester How to pronounce pester
Questions about saying pesters
How do you pronounce pesters?
Say PES-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pesters?
Pesters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES). Broken into parts: PES · terz.
Is pesters 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 /ˈpɛstəz/ (PES-tuz).