How to Pronounce Festoon

To pronounce "festoon", say FEST-oon — 2 syllables, IPA /fɛsˈtuːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/fɛsˈtuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “festoon”

"festoon" has 2 syllables: fest-oon. It rhymes with croon and lagoon, if that helps it stick.

What does festoon mean?

noun

  1. An ornament such as a garland or chain which hangs loosely from two tacked spots.
  2. A bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling such an ornament.

verb

  1. To decorate with ornaments, such as garlands or chains, which hang loosely from two tacked spots.
  2. To make festoons.

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Words that rhyme with festoon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonlagoonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunehewnlampoonsaloonswoonstrewn

Related words

adorngarlandagetasselgarlandtargependantshackletossel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "festoon"?▾

"Festoon" has 2 syllables: fest · oon.

What is the IPA transcription of "festoon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "festoon" is /fɛsˈtuːn/.

What does "festoon" mean?▾

Festoon: An ornament such as a garland or chain which hangs loosely from two tacked spots.

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