How to Pronounce Pests

To pronounce "pests", say PESTS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “pests”

"pests" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with attests and suggests, if that helps it stick.

What does pests mean?

noun

  1. A plague, pestilence, epidemic
  2. Any destructive insect or caterpillar that attacks crops or livestock; an agricultural pest.

Synonyms

bug

Words that rhyme with pests

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attestssuggestsbreastsmanifestsrestscontestschestsgueststestesprotestswrestsdivests

Related words

gadflyblightercusspestererannoyancesbeetlesblightsbugs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pests"?▾

"Pests" has one syllable.

What does "pests" mean?▾

Pests: A plague, pestilence, epidemic

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