Pronunciation
How to pronounce “vest”
“vest” is pronounced /vɛst/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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vest
/vɛst/
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'vest' is one beat: /vɛst/. Watch the /v/ sound — Top teeth on bottom lip like F, but voiced — don't let it round into a W.Meaning
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
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