How to pronounce beautician
Say it like BYOO-tish-un. Beautician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYOO).
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- BYOO
- tish
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beautician pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beautician
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: byoo-TICH-un.
What does beautician mean?
- Someone who does hair styling, manicures, and other beauty treatments.
Where does beautician come from?
Blend of beauty + technician, originally coined in Cleveland, Ohio, c.
Questions about saying beautician
How do you pronounce beautician?
Say BYOO-tish-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbjuˌtɪʃən/. In British English it is /bjuːˈtɪtʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beautician?
Beautician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYOO). Broken into parts: BYOO · tish · un.
Is beautician pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /bjuːˈtɪtʃən/ (byoo-TICH-un).