Proper Pronunciation Guide

feisty

[fɑ͜is i]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letters “ei” like the name of the letter “i”—
    /ɑ͜i/—and stress them.
  • The “t” may be pronounced as a lightly tapped
    /d/ in quick speech.

Practice Sentence:

 She was a very feisty old woman, who wouldn't let anyone tell her what to do.

Definition:

  • (adjective) Spirited, assertive, speaking up, and even a bit combative.

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