How to Pronounce "zest"
word
ˈzɛst
ZEST
zˈɛst
ZEST
Definition
Energy and excitement for life, or the outer colored skin of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons used for flavor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈzɛst
British English
zˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ZEST
UK
ZEST
Listen in Context
He does everything with zest.
Add some lemon zest to the cake.
Her zest for learning impressed the teacher.
The soup tastes better with a bit of orange zest.