How to Pronounce "lest"
word
/ˈɫɛst/
lest
/lˈɛst/
lest
Definition
Used in formal or literary English to show you are doing something to prevent something bad from happening; it means 'for fear that' or 'in case.'
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɛst/
British English
/lˈɛst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lest
UK
lest
Listen in Context
Take your umbrella, lest it rain.
He spoke quietly, lest anyone hear.
I remind myself, lest I forget.
She whispered the answer, lest the teacher notice.