To pronounce "pestilent", say PEST-il-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛstlənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɛstlənt/
IPA
"pestilent" has 3 syllables: pest-il-ent.
adjective
"Pestilent" has 3 syllables: pest · il · ent.
The IPA transcription of "pestilent" is /ˈpɛstlənt/.
Pestilent: Highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.
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