How to Pronounce Test

To pronounce "test", say TEST — one syllable, IPA /test/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

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💡 Tip for remembering “test”

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

What does test mean?

noun

  1. A challenge, trial.
  2. A cupel or cupelling hearth in which precious metals are melted for trial and refinement.

verb

  1. To challenge.

    “Climbing the mountain tested our stamina.”

  2. To refine (gold, silver, etc.) in a test or cupel; to subject to cupellation.

Synonyms

examinationquiz

Antonyms

recess

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Words that rhyme with test

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manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

Related words

examinetrialexperimentalexaminationproveassaytryquiz

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "test"?▾

"Test" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "test"?▾

The IPA transcription of "test" is /test/.

What does "test" mean?▾

Test: A challenge, trial.

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