How to Pronounce "gestures"
word
/ˈdʒɛstʃɝz/
JES-churz
/dʒˈɛstʃəz/
JES-chuhz
Definition
Movements of the hands, body, or face that express an idea or feeling without using words.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒɛstʃɝz/
British English
/dʒˈɛstʃəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JES-churz
UK
JES-chuhz
Listen in Context
She used her hands to make gestures during the presentation.
Babies communicate with simple gestures before they speak.
He pointed to the door with gestures to show us where to go.
Some gestures mean different things in different countries.