How to Pronounce Congest

To pronounce "congest", say CONG-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CONG-est

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💡 Tip for remembering “congest”

"congest" has 2 syllables: cong-est. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

What does congest mean?

noun

  1. (history) a farmer whose lands do not support him adequately.

verb

  1. To hinder or block the passage of something moving, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with congest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "congest"?▾

"Congest" has 2 syllables: cong · est.

What does "congest" mean?▾

Congest: (history) a farmer whose lands do not support him adequately.

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