How to pronounce festschrift
Say it like FEST-shrift. Festschrift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEST).
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- FEST
- shrift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Festschrift pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shriftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of festschrift
American and British speakers say festschrift in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛstˌʃrɪft/ in the US and /ˈfɛstˌʃrɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEST-shrift.
What does festschrift mean?
- A collection of articles, essays, etc., published together as a memorial or tribute to an academic or some other respected person (often on their birthday).
Where does festschrift come from?
Borrowed from German Festschrift, from Fest (“celebration; festival”) + Schrift (“writing (work of an author)”).
Questions about saying festschrift
How do you pronounce festschrift?
Say FEST-shrift. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛstˌʃrɪft/. In British English it is /ˈfɛstˌʃrɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in festschrift?
Festschrift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEST). Broken into parts: FEST · shrift.
Do Americans and Brits say festschrift the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛstˌʃrɪft/ and the British form is /ˈfɛstˌʃrɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.