How to pronounce aspect
Say it like AS-pekt. Aspect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
- AS
- pekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aspect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pektGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of aspect
American and British speakers say aspect in essentially the same way: /ˈæˌspɛkt/ in the US and /ˈæˌspɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AS-pekt.
What does aspect mean?
- a distinct feature or element in a problem“he studied every facet of the question”
- a characteristic to be considered
- the visual percept of a region“the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views”
Where does aspect come from?
From Middle English aspect, from Latin aspectus (“look, sight; appearance”), from aspiciō (“see; catch sight of; inspect”), from ad- (“to, towards, at”) + speciō (“look, look at, behold; observe”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying aspect
How do you pronounce aspect?
Say AS-pekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæˌspɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈæˌspɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aspect?
Aspect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · pekt.
Do Americans and Brits say aspect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæˌspɛkt/ and the British form is /ˈæˌspɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.