How to Pronounce Festschrift

To pronounce "festschrift", say FESTSCHR-ift — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛstˌʃɹɪft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈfɛstˌʃɹɪft/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “festschrift”

"festschrift" has 2 syllables: festschr-ift.

What does festschrift mean?

noun

  1. A collection of articles, essays, etc., published together as a memorial or tribute to an academic or some other respected person.

Synonyms

liber amicorum

Related words

tributehomenajesymposiumtreasuryfilealbummemorandumsbornik

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "festschrift"?▾

"Festschrift" has 2 syllables: festschr · ift.

What is the IPA transcription of "festschrift"?▾

The IPA transcription of "festschrift" is /ˈfɛstˌʃɹɪft/.

What does "festschrift" mean?▾

Festschrift: A collection of articles, essays, etc., published together as a memorial or tribute to an academic or some other respected person.

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