How to Pronounce Pestilential

To pronounce "pestilential", say PEST-il-ent-ial — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

PEST-il-ent-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “pestilential”

"pestilential" has 4 syllables: pest-il-ent-ial.

What does pestilential mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to pestilence or plague.
  2. Having a harmful moral effect (especially one that is believed to spread in the manner of pestilence).

Synonyms

annoyingirritatingpestiferouspestilenttroublesomevexatiouspernicious

Related words

plaguelikeepidemicplagueypestilentmiasmatapestologicalloimicmorbific

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pestilential"?▾

"Pestilential" has 4 syllables: pest · il · ent · ial.

What does "pestilential" mean?▾

Pestilential: Of or relating to pestilence or plague.

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