How to Pronounce Pestilence

To pronounce "pestilence", say PEST-il-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛstlən(t)s/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɛstlən(t)s/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pestilence”

"pestilence" has 4 syllables: pest-il-enc-e.

What does pestilence mean?

noun

  1. Any epidemic disease that is highly contagious, infectious, virulent and devastating.
  2. Anything harmful to morals or public order.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pestilence"?▾

"Pestilence" has 4 syllables: pest · il · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pestilence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pestilence" is /ˈpɛstlən(t)s/.

What does "pestilence" mean?▾

Pestilence: Any epidemic disease that is highly contagious, infectious, virulent and devastating.

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