How to Pronounce Vests

To pronounce "vests", say VESTS — 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 “vests”

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

What does vests mean?

noun

  1. A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries.
  2. A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.

verb

  1. To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.
  2. To clothe with authority, power, etc.; to put in possession; to invest; to furnish; to endow; followed by with and the thing conferred.

    “to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death”

Synonyms

waistcoatsinglettank topundershirt

Words that rhyme with vests

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attestssuggestsbreastsmanifestsrestscontestspestschestsgueststestesprotestswrests

Related words

waistcoatundershirtrobesingletenthroneinvestassignsattaches

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vests"?▾

"Vests" has one syllable.

What does "vests" mean?▾

Vests: A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries.

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