How to pronounce festooner
Say it like feh-STOO-ner. Festooner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOO).
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- feh
- STOO
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Festooner 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.
- STOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of festooner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: feh-STOO-nuh.
What does festooner mean?
- One who festoons.
Where does festooner come from?
From festoon + -er.
Words that rhyme with festooner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of festooner.
Questions about saying festooner
How do you pronounce festooner?
Say feh-STOO-ner. The American pronunciation is /fɛˈstunɚ/. In British English it is /fɛˈstuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in festooner?
Festooner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOO). Broken into parts: feh · STOO · ner.
Is festooner 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 /fɛˈstuːnə/ (feh-STOO-nuh).