How to pronounce aristotle
Say it like ER-uh-stah-tul. Aristotle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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US American/ˈɛrəˌstɑtəl/ER-uh-stah-tul
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- ER
- uh
- stah
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aristotle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does aristotle mean?
noun
- A bottle.
Where does aristotle come from?
Cockney rhyming slang for bottle, itself shortened from bottle and glass, Cockney rhyming slang for arse.
Questions about saying aristotle
How do you pronounce aristotle?
Say ER-uh-stah-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrəˌstɑtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aristotle?
Aristotle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · uh · stah · tul.