How to pronounce anesthetics
Say it like an-us-THET-iks. Anesthetics 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
Anesthetics 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 anesthetics
- 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 anesthetics mean?
Words that rhyme with anesthetics
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Questions about saying anesthetics
How do you pronounce anesthetics?
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 anesthetics?
Anesthetics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET). Broken into parts: an · us · THET · iks.
Is anesthetics 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).