How to Pronounce "pesky"
word
ˈpɛski
PES-kee
pˈɛski
pes-KEE
Definition
Describes something or someone that is annoying, troublesome, or hard to get rid of.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛski
British English
pˈɛski
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PES-kee
UK
pes-KEE
Listen in Context
There are so many pesky mosquitoes outside.
The pesky cat keeps jumping on the table.
I can't open this pesky jar!
These pesky emails keep filling up my inbox.