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hester

/ˈhɛstɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.15 in modern English

Syllables
hes-ter
IPA
/ˈhɛstɚ/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A female given name from Persian, of 17th century and later usage.

name

A surname from German.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the Latin form of Esther.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhɛstɚ/

Frequently Paired Words

Esther Hettie Hetty

Rhymes With

semester investor leicester chester lester esther sylvester tester polyester trimester ester jester

Questions

How do you pronounce hester?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɛstɚ/.
What does hester mean?
A female given name from Persian, of 17th century and later usage.
Where does hester come from?
From the Latin form of Esther.

How to pronounce hester

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈhɛstɚ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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