How to pronounce anaesthetics
Say it like an-us-THET-iks. Anaesthetics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET).
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- an
- us
- THET
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaesthetics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 anaesthetics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: an-us-THET-iks.
What does anaesthetics mean?
Words that rhyme with anaesthetics
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Questions about saying anaesthetics
How do you pronounce anaesthetics?
Say an-us-THET-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪks/. In British English it is /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaesthetics?
Anaesthetics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET). Broken into parts: an · us · THET · iks.
Is anaesthetics 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 /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪks/ (an-us-THET-iks).