How to pronounce feaster
Say it like FEE-ster. Feaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfistɚ/FEE-ster
UK British/ˈfiːstə/FEE-stuh
- FEE
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feaster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of feaster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEE-stuh.
What does feaster mean?
noun
- One who feasts, who attends a feast.“All the feasters eagerly awaited the arrival of the main course.”
Where does feaster come from?
From Middle English fester, festour, equivalent to feast + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- banqueteer
- banqueter
Questions about saying feaster
How do you pronounce feaster?
Say FEE-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈfistɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfiːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feaster?
Feaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · ster.
Is feaster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfiːstə/ (FEE-stuh).