How to pronounce aesthete
Say it like ES-theet. Aesthete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- theet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aesthete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- theetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aesthete
American and British speakers say aesthete in essentially the same way: /ˈɛsθit/ in the US and /ˈɛsθit/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-theet.
What does aesthete mean?
- one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature
Questions about saying aesthete
How do you pronounce aesthete?
Say ES-theet. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛsθit/. In British English it is /ˈɛsθit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aesthete?
Aesthete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · theet.
Do Americans and Brits say aesthete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛsθit/ and the British form is /ˈɛsθit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.