How to Pronounce Congested

To pronounce "congested", say CONG-est-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

CONG-est-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “congested”

"congested" has 3 syllables: cong-est-ed. It rhymes with detested and manifested, if that helps it stick.

What does congested mean?

verb

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.

adjective

Overcrowded

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Words that rhyme with congested

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detested manifested attested suggested requested vested wrested jested bested tested contested infested

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How many syllables are in "congested"?▾

"Congested" has 3 syllables: cong · est · ed.

What does "congested" mean?▾

Congested: 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.

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