How to Pronounce Fest

To pronounce "fest", say FEST — one syllable, IPA /fɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/fɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fest”

"fest" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fessed — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fest mean?

noun

  1. (in combination) A gathering for a specified reason or occasion.

    “a Renaissance fest”

  2. (in combination) An event in which the act denoted by the previous noun occurs.

Synonyms

festival

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Words that rhyme with fest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

Related words

festivalgalacelebrationfunfeetfirmpartyhitler

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fest"?▾

"Fest" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fest" is /fɛst/.

What does "fest" mean?▾

Fest: (in combination) A gathering for a specified reason or occasion.

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