How to Pronounce Festering

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

FEST-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “festering”

"festering" has 3 syllables: fest-er-ing. It rhymes with pestering and westering, if that helps it stick.

What does festering 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.”

noun

  1. The condition of something that festers.

Synonyms

festerfesterment

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Words that rhyme with festering

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pesteringwesteringsequestering

Related words

purulentpurulencesuppurationsaniespusinfectedsepticichor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "festering"?▾

"Festering" has 3 syllables: fest · er · ing.

What does "festering" mean?▾

Festering: To become septic; to become rotten.

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