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Etymology
Pronunciation
festejo
celebration
Latin America
Simplified: fehs-TEH-hoh
IPA: fes'te.xo
Spain
Simplified: fehs-TEH-hoh
IPA: fes'te.χo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
fes
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
jo
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o