How to Pronounce Infested

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

INF-est-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “infested”

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

What does infested mean?

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.

Synonyms

berideplague

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Words that rhyme with infested

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detestedmanifestedattestedsuggestedrequestedvestedcongestedwrestedjestedbestedtestedcontested

Related words

overrunplaguedtroubledaffectedcontaminatedfullinfectedinvaded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "infested"?▾

"Infested" has 3 syllables: inf · est · ed.

What does "infested" mean?▾

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

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