How to Pronounce Jester

To pronounce "jester", say JEST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɛs.tə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒɛs.tə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jester”

"jester" has 2 syllables: jest-er. It rhymes with sequester and pester, if that helps it stick.

What does jester mean?

noun

  1. One who jests, jokes or teases.
  2. A person in colourful garb and fool's cap who amused a medieval and early modern royal or noble court.

Synonyms

buffoonclownfooljestressjoker

Words that rhyme with jester

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sequesterpesterchesterancestornestortestersemesterprotesterquestermolesterwresternester

Related words

fooljokerjokepranksterbuffoonschmuckdumbassclown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jester"?▾

"Jester" has 2 syllables: jest · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "jester"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jester" is /ˈdʒɛs.tə/.

What does "jester" mean?▾

Jester: One who jests, jokes or teases.

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