How to pronounce aesthetically
Say it like es-THET-ih-klee. Aesthetically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET).
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- es
- THET
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aesthetically 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aesthetically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: es-THET-ih-klee.
What does aesthetically mean?
- In an aesthetic manner; with a pleasing sensory effect.
Where does aesthetically come from?
From aesthetic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with aesthetically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aesthetically.
- genetically
- alphabetically
- hypothetically
- energetically
- phonetically
- poetically
- synthetically
- apologetically
- cosmetically
Questions about saying aesthetically
How do you pronounce aesthetically?
Say es-THET-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/. In British English it is /ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aesthetically?
Aesthetically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET). Broken into parts: es · THET · ih · klee.
Is aesthetically 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 /ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/ (es-THET-ih-klee).