How to Pronounce Infest

To pronounce "infest", say INF-est — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈfɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪnˈfɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “infest”

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

What does infest mean?

noun

  1. Hostility.

verb

  1. To inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers; to plague, harass.

    “Insects are infesting my basement!”

  2. (of a parasite) To invade a host plant or animal.

adjective

  1. Mischievous; hurtful; harassing.

Synonyms

berideplague

Words that rhyme with infest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

Related words

overrunbeleaguerperplexfesterpestercurseswarmbedevil

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "infest"?▾

"Infest" has 2 syllables: inf · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "infest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "infest" is /ɪnˈfɛst/.

What does "infest" mean?▾

Infest: Hostility.

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