How to Pronounce "jest"
word
/ˈdʒɛst/
JEST
/dʒˈɛst/
JEST
Definition
A jest is a joke or something said to make people laugh. It can also mean a playful or mocking act meant to amuse others.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒɛst/
British English
/dʒˈɛst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEST
UK
JEST
Listen in Context
He made a jest to lighten the mood.
Don't be angry; it was only a jest.
They laughed at his clever jest.
He always speaks in jest, so it's hard to know when he's serious.