Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce gest-?
The recorded pronunciation is /d͡ʒɛst/.
What does gest- mean?
Used to form names of steroids, progestogens.
Where does gest- come from?
From progestogen.

How to pronounce gest-

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “gest-”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/d͡ʒɛst/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “gest-”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “gest-” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.