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festival
Definition:
(nou) a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration (nou) an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfestɪvəl
Examples:
Dour Festival is an annual music festival in the municipality of Dour, Belgium.
He won in the music festival playing piccolo.
Folk dances, dramas, and songs enliven the air during the festival.
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Common mistakes of festival pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fes-ˈti-val". The correct pronunciation is "ˈfes-ti-val" with the first syllable stressed. Tip: Emphasize the "fes" to sound natural.
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some speakers may drop the "i" sound, pronouncing it as "ˈfes-tval". This can make the word unclear. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "i" clearly between the "fes" and "val".
- Overemphasizing the "a": A common mistake is to pronounce "festival" as "fes-ti-ˈval", stressing the last syllable. However, the correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Focus on the "fes" for proper stress.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may confuse the vowel sounds, pronouncing it as "fɛstɪvəl" instead of the correct "ˈfɛs.tɪ.vəl". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle differences in vowel pronunciation.
- Blending syllables: People sometimes blend the syllables, saying "festival" as one continuous sound. The correct pronunciation separates the syllables distinctly: "ˈfes-ti-val". Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid blending.