How to pronounce fiesta
Say it like fee-ES-tuh. Fiesta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES).
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- fee
- ES
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiesta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fiesta
American and British speakers say fiesta in essentially the same way: /fiˈɛstə/ in the US and /fɪˈɛstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-ES-tuh.
What does fiesta mean?
- A religious festival.
- A festive occasion.
- To take part in a festive celebration; to party.
Where does fiesta come from?
Borrowed from Spanish fiesta, from Late Latin festa, from the plural of festum (“feast”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fiesta
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Questions about saying fiesta
How do you pronounce fiesta?
Say fee-ES-tuh. The American pronunciation is /fiˈɛstə/. In British English it is /fɪˈɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiesta?
Fiesta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES). Broken into parts: fee · ES · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say fiesta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fiˈɛstə/ and the British form is /fɪˈɛstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.