How to pronounce "geste" in English
dʒɛst
JEST
Primary stress: JEST
Hear native speakers say geste in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “geste”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
JEST
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "geste" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "geste" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "geste" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "geste" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“matter if the gesture is beautiful?"-- the beau geste.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
Practice Speaking “geste”
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matter if the gesture is beautiful?"-- the beau geste.
Hear it in context: “geste”
1 clipThe English word “geste” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dʒɛst (phonetic respelling: JEST). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (JEST), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “geste” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “geste” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @16:40
“public opinion by provocatively stating, "what do the victims matter if the gesture is beautiful?"-- the beau geste. A veritable psychosis took hold of Paris with people of means afraid to go to good restaurants geste. A veritable psychosis took hold”
Definition & Meaning: “geste”
- A historical term for a metrical romance or adventure story, often detailing the heroic deeds of a knight or historical figure.
Example Sentences (2)
- “The minstrel sang a long geste about the knight's heroic victory in battle.”
- “matter if the gesture is beautiful?"-- the beau geste. A veritable psychosis took hold of Paris with people of means afraid to go to good restaurants”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “geste”
- Pronunciation:
- JEST
- Syllables:
- JEST
- Written Hyphenation:
- geste
- Primary stress:
- JEST
- IPA:
- dʒɛst
- Hear it in context
- geste
Words that Rhyme with “geste”
-ɛstWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"geste" (⁄dʒɛst⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "geste" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about geste
How do you pronounce “geste”?
“geste” is pronounced ⁄dʒɛst⁄ (JEST). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “geste”?
The primary stress in “geste” is on “JEST”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “geste” mean?
A historical term for a metrical romance or adventure story, often detailing the heroic deeds of a knight or historical figure.
How can I hear “geste” used in real sentences?
This page has 1 real-world video example of “geste” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “geste”?
Single-syllable words like "geste" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "geste" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.