How to pronounce aesthesia
Say it like es-THEE-zhuh. Aesthesia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE).
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- es
- THEE
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aesthesia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aesthesia
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: ees-THEE-zee-uh.
What does aesthesia mean?
- The ability to perceive sensations.
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Words that rhyme with aesthesia
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Questions about saying aesthesia
How do you pronounce aesthesia?
Say es-THEE-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛsˈθiʒə/. In British English it is /ˌiːsˈθiːziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aesthesia?
Aesthesia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE). Broken into parts: es · THEE · zhuh.
Is aesthesia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌiːsˈθiːziə/ (ees-THEE-zee-uh).