How to Pronounce "vesta"
word
ˈvɛstə
VES-tuh
vˈɛstɐ
VEST-uh
Definition
A 'vesta' is an old-fashioned British word for a match used to light a fire or a cigarette.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɛstə
British English
vˈɛstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VES-tuh
UK
VEST-uh
Listen in Context
The old shop still sells vestas in charming little tins.
He lit the candle with a vesta.
She struck a vesta to light her pipe.
There is a box of vestas on the table.