How do you pronounce "festive"?

In American English: /ˈfɛstɪv/ (FEHST-iv). In British English: /fˈɛstɪv/ (F-ehst). In Canadian English: /ˈfɛstɪv/ (FEHST-iv). In Australian English: /fˈɛstɪv/ (F-ehst).

Is "festive" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɛstɪv/ (FEHST-iv), while in British English it's /fˈɛstɪv/ (F-ehst).

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festive

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/ˈfɛstɪv/

FEHST-iv

Syllable Breakdown

fɛstfes·ɪvtive

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