How to Pronounce Pester

To pronounce "pester", say PEST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛstə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɛstə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pester”

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

What does pester mean?

noun

  1. A bother or nuisance.

verb

  1. To bother, harass, or annoy persistently.
  2. To crowd together thickly.

Synonyms

badgerbughound

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Words that rhyme with pester

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sequesterchesterjesterancestornestortestersemesterprotesterquestermolesterwresternester

Related words

harassteasebeleaguerbadgerbugannoybotherdisturb

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pester"?▾

"Pester" has 2 syllables: pest · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "pester"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pester" is /ˈpɛstə(ɹ)/.

What does "pester" mean?▾

Pester: A bother or nuisance.

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