How to Pronounce "festival"
word
/ˈfɛstəvəɫ/
FES-tuh-vuhl
/fˈɛstɪvəl/
FES-ti-vuhl
Definition
A festival is a special event or period of celebration, often with music, food, performances, or cultural activities. It can be a public celebration, a religious occasion, or an organized event about art, film, or other interests.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɛstəvəɫ/
British English
/fˈɛstɪvəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FES-tuh-vuhl
UK
FES-ti-vuhl
Listen in Context
We went to a food festival on Saturday.
The city has a music festival every summer.
My sister is working at the film festival this week.
The festival was crowded, but the live bands were amazing.