How to pronounce festivity
Say it like feh-STIV-uh-tee. Festivity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIV).
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- feh
- STIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Festivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of festivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: feh-STIV-uh-tee.
What does festivity mean?
- A festival or similar celebration.
- An experience or expression of celebratory feeling, merriment, gaiety.
Where does festivity come from?
Inherited from Middle English festivite, from Middle French festivité, from Latin festīvitas, equivalent to festive + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with festivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of festivity.
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Questions about saying festivity
How do you pronounce festivity?
Say feh-STIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /fɛˈstɪvəti/. In British English it is /fɛˈstɪvəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in festivity?
Festivity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIV). Broken into parts: feh · STIV · uh · tee.
Is festivity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fɛˈstɪvəti/ (feh-STIV-uh-tee).