How to pronounce feasting
Say it like FEE-sting. Feasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfistɪŋ/FEE-sting
UK British/ˈfiːstɪŋ/FEE-sting
- FEE
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feasting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of feasting
American and British speakers say feasting in essentially the same way: /ˈfistɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfiːstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-sting.
What does feasting mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of feast How to pronounce feast“They are feasting on turkey and venison.”
- A feast, or an occasion on which people or animals feast
Questions about saying feasting
How do you pronounce feasting?
Say FEE-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfistɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfiːstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feasting?
Feasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · sting.
Do Americans and Brits say feasting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfistɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfiːstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.