English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Vest Pronunciation
Vest is pronounced VEST, IPA /ˈvɛst/.
VEST
US /ˈvɛst/ · UK /ˈvɛst/
Syllables: VEST (1 syllable)
noun: A sleeveless garment worn on the upper body, under a shirt in Britain and over one in America.
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Vest in a Sentence
- He wore a cotton vest under his shirt.
- The suit came with a matching vest.
- She pulled a high-visibility vest over her coat.
Common Mispronunciations of Vest
Not BEST
Touch the top teeth to the lower lip and hum. Closing both lips instead stops the air and gives a b.
Not WEST
Keep that contact between teeth and lip, since rounding the lips is the commonest swap learners make for this sound.
Tip: A vest goes under the shirt in Britain and over it in America, and the sound does not change with the meaning.
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