How to pronounce zestful
Say it like ZEST-ful. Zestful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEST).
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- ZEST
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zestful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of zestful
American and British speakers say zestful in essentially the same way: /ˈzɛstfʊl/ in the US and /ˈzɛstfʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEST-ful.
What does zestful mean?
- Of food, or an aroma or flavor: pleasantly piquant, pungent, or spicy; zesty.
- Eager, enthusiastic.
- Having a spirited love of life; ebullient, zesty.
Where does zestful come from?
From zest + -ful (suffix forming adjectives from nouns, with the sense of being full of, tending to, or thoroughly possessing the quality expressed by the noun).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying zestful
How do you pronounce zestful?
Say ZEST-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛstfʊl/. In British English it is /ˈzɛstfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zestful?
Zestful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEST). Broken into parts: ZEST · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say zestful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɛstfʊl/ and the British form is /ˈzɛstfʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.