Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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How do you pronounce -gest?
The recorded pronunciation is /d͡ʒɛst/.
What does -gest mean?
Used to form names of steroids, progestogens.
Where does -gest come from?
From progestogen.

How to pronounce -gest

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/d͡ʒɛst/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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