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
If you don’t clean the cut, it might fester.
Old wounds can fester if not treated.
Angry feelings can fester inside you.
Letting small problems fester just makes things worse later.