English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Gesture Pronunciation
Gesture is pronounced JES-cher, IPA /ˈdʒɛstʃɝ/.
JES-cher
US /ˈdʒɛstʃɝ/ · UK /ˈdʒɛstʃə/
Syllables: JES · cher (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: A movement of the hand or head that conveys meaning, or an act done to show feeling.
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Gesture in a Sentence
- He made a small gesture towards the door.
- Sending flowers was a kind gesture.
- She gestured for us to sit down.
Common Mispronunciations of Gesture
Not GES-tyoor
The ending is a single cher sound in modern speech, the same as in future and picture. A separate t and y belongs to a much older pronunciation.
Not GES-cher with a hard g
The g is soft here, as in gentle. Before an e it usually is, though get and gift are famous exceptions.
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