To pronounce "cestus", say CEST-us — 2 syllables, IPA /sɛstəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"cestus" has 2 syllables: cest-us. It rhymes with asbestos and estis, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cestus" has 2 syllables: cest · us.
The IPA transcription of "cestus" is /sɛstəs/.
Cestus: A leather fighting glove, frequently weighted with metal.
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