How to Pronounce “digestif”

British (UK)

/daɪˈdʒɛstɪf/

noun — An alcoholic beverage consumed after eating, so called because it is presumed to aid digestion.

Where the stress falls. “digestif” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /daɪˈdʒɛstɪf/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "digestif" mean?

digestif (noun): An alcoholic beverage consumed after eating, so called because it is presumed to aid digestion.

Which syllable is stressed in "digestif"?

“digestif” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /daɪˈdʒɛstɪf/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.