How to pronounce eisteddfod
Say it like eye-STETH-vod. Eisteddfod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STETH).
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- eye
- STETH
- vod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eisteddfod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- STETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- vodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of eisteddfod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-STETH-vod.
What does eisteddfod mean?
- Any of several annual festivals in which Welsh poets, dancers, and musicians compete for recognition.
- (more generally) An annual performing arts competition, typically for youth.
Where does eisteddfod come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Welsh eisteddfod (“session”), from eistedd (“to sit”) + bod (“to be”), literally “being sitting”.
Questions about saying eisteddfod
How do you pronounce eisteddfod?
Say eye-STETH-vod. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈstɛðvɑd/. In British English it is /aɪˈstɛðvɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eisteddfod?
Eisteddfod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STETH). Broken into parts: eye · STETH · vod.
Is eisteddfod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /aɪˈstɛðvɒd/ (eye-STETH-vod).