How to pronounce aesthetic
Say it like es-THET-ik. Aesthetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET).
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- es
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aesthetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aesthetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: is-THET-ik.
What does aesthetic mean?
- relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics“aesthetic values”
- concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste“the aesthetic faculties”“an aesthetic person”
- aesthetically pleasing“an artistic flower arrangement”
- (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful“he despised the esthetic of minimalism”
Words that rhyme with aesthetic
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Questions about saying aesthetic
How do you pronounce aesthetic?
Say es-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aesthetic?
Aesthetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET). Broken into parts: es · THET · ik.
Is aesthetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ (is-THET-ik).