How to Pronounce “lest”
word
/ˈɫɛst/
/lˈɛst/
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɛst/
British English
/lˈɛst/
Listen in Context
Keep the door shut, lest the dog run out.
Take your umbrella, lest it rain.
He spoke quietly, lest anyone hear.
I remind myself, lest I forget.