How to Pronounce Pest

To pronounce "pest", say PEST — one syllable, IPA /pɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɛst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pest”

"pest" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

What does pest mean?

noun

  1. A plague, pestilence, epidemic
  2. Any destructive insect or caterpillar that attacks crops or livestock; an agricultural pest.

Synonyms

bug

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Words that rhyme with pest

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manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

Related words

gadflyblightercusspestererinfestationplaguefeverpoison

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pest"?▾

"Pest" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pest" is /pɛst/.

What does "pest" mean?▾

Pest: A plague, pestilence, epidemic

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