How to pronounce testy
Say it like TES-tee. Testy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
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- TES
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TESSay 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 testy
American and British speakers say testy in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛsti/ in the US and /ˈtɛsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-tee.
What does testy mean?
- Easily annoyed, irritable.
- Marked by impatience or ill humor.“He made testy remarks.”
Where does testy come from?
Middle English testif (“headstrong”), from Old French testu, from teste (“head”) + -u.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with testy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of testy.
Questions about saying testy
How do you pronounce testy?
Say TES-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛsti/. In British English it is /ˈtɛsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testy?
Testy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say testy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛsti/ and the British form is /ˈtɛsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.