How to Pronounce "jesters"
word
ˈdʒɛstɝz
JES-terz
dʒˈɛstəz
JES-tuhz
Definition
Jesters were people in royal courts whose job was to entertain kings and nobles, often by telling jokes, performing tricks, or acting silly. They are also called 'fools' in historical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɛstɝz
British English
dʒˈɛstəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JES-terz
UK
JES-tuhz
Listen in Context
The king laughed at the jesters during dinner.
Many jesters wore colorful clothes and hats.
The castle had two funny jesters.
Back in medieval times, jesters were the life of the royal party.