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