How to Pronounce "fester"
word
/ˈfɛstɝ/
FES-tur
/fˈɛstɐ/
FES-tuh
Definition
To become infected and produce pus, or (for emotions/problems) to grow worse and more painful if not dealt with.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɛstɝ/
British English
/fˈɛstɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FES-tur
UK
FES-tuh
Listen in Context
Angry feelings can fester inside you.
His resentment festered for years before he finally spoke up.
Don’t let mistakes fester — deal with them right away.
If you don’t clean the cut, it might fester.