How to pronounce aesthetics
Say it like es-THET-iks. Aesthetics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET).
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- es
- THET
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aesthetics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aesthetics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: es-THET-iks.
What does aesthetics mean?
- (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)“traditional aesthetics assumed the existence of universal and timeless criteria of artistic value”
Where does aesthetics come from?
From aesthetic + -ics.
Words that rhyme with aesthetics
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Questions about saying aesthetics
How do you pronounce aesthetics?
Say es-THET-iks. The American pronunciation is /ɛsˈθɛtɪks/. In British English it is /ɛsˈθɛtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aesthetics?
Aesthetics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET). Broken into parts: es · THET · iks.
Is aesthetics 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 /ɛsˈθɛtɪks/ (es-THET-iks).