How to Pronounce Festival

To pronounce "festival", say FEST-iv-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛstəvəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɛstəvəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “festival”

"festival" has 3 syllables: fest-iv-al. It rhymes with estival, if that helps it stick.

What does festival mean?

noun

  1. An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.
  2. In mythology, a set of celebrations in the honour of a god.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to a feast or feast-day. (Now only as the noun used attributively.)

Words that rhyme with festival

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

fetefiestafeastfestivegalafestshindigcelebrate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "festival"?▾

"Festival" has 3 syllables: fest · iv · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "festival"?▾

The IPA transcription of "festival" is /ˈfɛstəvəl/.

What does "festival" mean?▾

Festival: An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.

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