How to pronounce easter
Say it like EE-ster. Easter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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US American/ˈistɚ/EE-ster
UK British/ˈiːstə/EE-stuh
- EE
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Easter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of easter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EE-stuh.
What does easter mean?
noun
- a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
- a wind from the east
Where does easter come from?
From Old English eastera, eastra.
Questions about saying easter
How do you pronounce easter?
Say EE-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈistɚ/. In British English it is /ˈiːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in easter?
Easter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · ster.
Is easter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈiːstə/ (EE-stuh).