To pronounce "pestiferous", say PEST-if-er-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PEST-if-er-ous
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"pestiferous" has 4 syllables: pest-if-er-ous. It rhymes with estiferous, if that helps it stick.
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"Pestiferous" has 4 syllables: pest · if · er · ous.
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