Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

pesky

How many syllables in pesky?

  2 syllables

Divide pesky into syllables:   pes-ky
Stressed syllable in pesky:   pes-ky
How to pronounce pesky:   pes-kee
How to say pesky:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"pesky." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 14 March 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why pesky is 2 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
A vs. An Quiz
An FYI
or A FYI?
Take the A vs. An Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for pesky


1 syllable
  • darned
    2 syllables
    • blasted
    • nagging
    • flaming
    • wretched
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
      Teachers
      You can win $250 for your students.

      Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
      $Read the contest rules and apply
      Fun Fact
      Flower has 2 syllables.
      Flour only has 1 syllable!
      !Learn Why
      FAQ
      Is fire 1 or 2
      syllables?
      ?Learn Here

      Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

      What rhymes with pesky

      3 syllables
        Do You Know
        when to use
        Bear and Bare?
        Learn Here

        Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
        Need help finding a syllable count?
        Want to say thank you?

        Contact Us!