How to Pronounce Tests

To pronounce "tests", say TESTS — one syllable, IPA /tests/. 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 “tests”

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

Sounds exactly like: testes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tests 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.

noun

  1. A witness.

Synonyms

examinationquiz

Antonyms

recess

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Words that rhyme with tests

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attestssuggestsbreastsmanifestsrestscontestspestschestsgueststestesprotestswrests

Related words

examinetrialexperimentalexaminationproveassaytryquiz

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tests"?▾

"Tests" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tests"?▾

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

What does "tests" mean?▾

Tests: A challenge, trial.

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