Similar vowel sound:
* Vest: The "e" sound is similar to the "e" in "best".
* Test: The "e" sound is also similar here.
* Rest: Again, similar "e" sound.
* Jest: This one has a slightly different vowel sound but could still be considered close.
Similar consonant sounds:
* Pest: The "p" sound is similar to the "b" in "best" but with a different vowel sound.
* Nest: The "n" sound is similar to the "b" in "best" but again, with a different vowel sound.
* Guest: The "g" sound is similar to the "b" in "best" but the "u" sound in "guest" is different.
Similar overall rhythm:
* Bless: This word has the same number of syllables and a similar rhythm to "best".
* Chest: This word also has the same rhythm.
Ultimately, the "best" sounding words depend on the specific context and what aspect of the sound you are trying to match.