How to Pronounce Festered

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

FEST-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “festered”

"festered" has 3 syllables: fest-er-ed. It rhymes with sequestered and pestered, if that helps it stick.

What does festered mean?

verb

  1. To become septic; to become rotten.
  2. To worsen, especially due to lack of attention.

    “Deal with the problem immediately; do not let it fester.”

Words that rhyme with festered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sequesteredpestered

Related words

suppuraterottingmoulderedmolderedrottedmetastasizedmolderingdecaying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "festered"?▾

"Festered" has 3 syllables: fest · er · ed.

What does "festered" mean?▾

Festered: To become septic; to become rotten.

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