How to Pronounce "pester about"
expression
ˈpɛstɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
PES-ter uh-BOWT
pˈɛstɐ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
PES-tuh uh-BOWT
Definition
To annoy someone repeatedly by asking or talking about something that you want them to do or answer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛstɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
pˈɛstɐ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PES-ter uh-BOWT
UK
PES-tuh uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
Don't pester about the trip; I'll tell you when we're going.
She always pesters about dessert after dinner.
Stop pestering about the movie; I'll pick one soon.
My little brother kept pestering about getting a new game until I gave in.