How to pronounce feis
Say it like FYCE. Feis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FYCE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of feis
American and British speakers say feis in essentially the same way: /faɪs/ in the US and /faɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYCE.
What does feis mean?
- An Irish festival, usually including folk music, dancing, and sports.
- An Irish gathering at which new laws were decreed, as well as folk music, dancing, and sports.
Where does feis come from?
Borrowed from Irish feis.
Words that rhyme with feis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of feis.
Questions about saying feis
How do you pronounce feis?
Say FYCE. The American pronunciation is /faɪs/. In British English it is /faɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feis?
Feis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FYCE.
Do Americans and Brits say feis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /faɪs/ and the British form is /faɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.