How to Pronounce Pestering

To pronounce "pestering", say PEST-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PEST-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “pestering”

"pestering" has 3 syllables: pest-er-ing. It rhymes with festering and westering, if that helps it stick.

What does pestering mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. An act or instance of annoying somebody.

Synonyms

badgerbughound

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Words that rhyme with pestering

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festeringwesteringsequestering

Related words

peskybothersomeannoyingplaguyvexatiousnettlesomevexingirritating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pestering"?▾

"Pestering" has 3 syllables: pest · er · ing.

What does "pestering" mean?▾

Pestering: To bother, harass, or annoy persistently.

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