How to Pronounce Pestered

To pronounce "pestered", say PEST-er-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

PEST-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “pestered”

"pestered" has 3 syllables: pest-er-ed. It rhymes with sequestered and festered, if that helps it stick.

What does pestered mean?

verb

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

Synonyms

badgerbughound

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Words that rhyme with pestered

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sequesteredfestered

Related words

annoyedharassedharriedtroubledvexedbotheredderangeddistracted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pestered"?▾

"Pestered" has 3 syllables: pest · er · ed.

What does "pestered" mean?▾

Pestered: To bother, harass, or annoy persistently.

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