how to pronounce jest
/ˈdʒɛst/
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The above transcription of jest is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association. You can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
jest is pronounced in one syllable
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An example use of jest in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… right so we have the jest Finers far …”
meaning of jest
Jest means to make a joke or to make fun of someone.
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