How to pronounce vesture
Say it like VES-cher. Vesture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES).
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- VES
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vesture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vesture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VES-chuh.
What does vesture mean?
- A covering of, or like, clothing.
Where does vesture come from?
From Middle English vesture (noun) and vesturen (verb), from Anglo-Norman, from Old French vesteüre, from Vulgar Latin vestītūra (“clothing”), from Latin vestītus, perfect passive participle of vestiō (“to clothe”), from vestis (“garment”).
Questions about saying vesture
How do you pronounce vesture?
Say VES-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛstʃər/. In British English it is /ˈvɛstʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vesture?
Vesture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES). Broken into parts: VES · cher.
Is vesture 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 /ˈvɛstʃə/ (VES-chuh).