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How to pronounce festival in American English
“festival” pronunciation by American speakers
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great anniversary festival.
US National Archives
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival sponsors the Kite Festival these days.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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the Talent Harvest Festival.
CDC
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