How to Pronounce "pest"
word
/ˈpɛst/
pest
/pˈɛst/
pest
Definition
An animal or insect that harms crops, food, or property. It can also mean a person who is annoying or bothersome.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛst/
British English
/pˈɛst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pest
UK
pest
Listen in Context
The farmer set traps to catch the pests in his field.
Some insects are helpful, but others are pests.
Stop being a pest and let your sister finish her homework.
Those ants in the kitchen are such a pest lately.