How to pronounce festoon
Say it like feh-STOON. Festoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOON).
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- feh
- STOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Festoon 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.
- STOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of festoon
American and British speakers say festoon in essentially the same way: /fɛˈstun/ in the US and /fɛˈstuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: feh-STOON.
What does festoon mean?
- An ornament such as a garland or chain which hangs loosely from two tacked spots.
- A bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling such an ornament.
- A raised cable with light globes attached.
- To decorate as if with ornaments, such as garlands or chains, which hang loosely from two tacked spots.
- To make festoons.
- To decorate or bedeck abundantly.“He was bewildered by how the car was festooned with polka dots.”
Where does festoon come from?
Borrowed from French feston.
Words that rhyme with festoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of festoon.
Questions about saying festoon
How do you pronounce festoon?
Say feh-STOON. The American pronunciation is /fɛˈstun/. In British English it is /fɛˈstuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in festoon?
Festoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOON). Broken into parts: feh · STOON.
Do Americans and Brits say festoon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɛˈstun/ and the British form is /fɛˈstuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.