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How to pronounce:
fete
Definition:
(nou) an elaborate party (often outdoors) (nou) an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
Phonetic Transcription:
feɪt
Examples:
Each July a traditional fete the Barmby Feast is held in the village.
The 'World Knowledge Forum' is a fete of knowledge.
The first village fete was held in 1997.
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Common mistakes of fete pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "fe-ˈte" instead of the correct "fête". Tip: "Fête" is a one-syllable word — /feɪt/ in both UK and US English — so there is no second syllable to stress. Focus on pronouncing it smoothly as a single unit.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "fête" as /fɛt/ with a short vowel sound. Tip: Use the long /eɪ/ vowel, like in "fate", to pronounce it correctly: /feɪt/.
- Ignoring the silent letters: A common mistake is trying to pronounce the final "e" or treating the circumflex as an extra sound. Tip: The word ends cleanly with /t/, so focus only on /feɪt/.
- Overemphasizing the final sound: Learners may add an extra syllable, saying "fête" as /feɪtiː/. Tip: Keep it to one syllable — /feɪt/ — with no extra sounds at the end.
- Mixing up regional pronunciations: Some expect a major difference between UK and US forms. Tip: Both are essentially the same, /feɪt/; just remember the vowel should be the same long "a" sound in both varieties.