How to pronounce “test”
Say “test” in one beat
test
/tɛst/
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- testtɛst
- IPA (American)
- /tɛst/
- IPA (British)
- /tɛst/
- Respelling
- TEST
- Syllables
- 1 — test
- Stress
- One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /tɛst/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.
- Part of speech
- noun, verb
- Difficulty
- Beginner — most learners get this on the first take
What “test” means
- noun
trying something to find out about it
“a sample for ten days free trial”
- noun
any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
“the test was standardized on a large sample of students”
- noun
a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
“when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions”
Say it in a sentence
“She studied all weekend for the chemistry test.”“test”, answered
How do you pronounce “test”?
“test” is pronounced /tɛst/ (TEST) — one syllable. It is one unbroken piece — /tɛst/ — with no pause anywhere inside it.
How many syllables does “test” have?
One, despite the 1 vowel letters in the spelling. The whole word is /tɛst/ — a single beat.
What does “test” mean?
As a noun: trying something to find out about it For example: “a sample for ten days free trial” It carries 2 other senses as well — all of them said the same way.
Where is the stress in “test”?
One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /tɛst/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.
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