How to pronounce esoterica
Say it like es-uh-TER-uh-kuh. Esoterica has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- es
- uh
- TER
- uh
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esoterica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- TERSay 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of esoterica
American and British speakers say esoterica in essentially the same way: /ɛsʊˈtɛrəkə/ in the US and /iːsəˈtɛrɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-suh-TER-ih-kuh.
What does esoterica mean?
- Things that are esoteric; things that are impractical or specialized.
Questions about saying esoterica
How do you pronounce esoterica?
Say es-uh-TER-uh-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ɛsʊˈtɛrəkə/. In British English it is /iːsəˈtɛrɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esoterica?
Esoterica has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: es · uh · TER · uh · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say esoterica the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛsʊˈtɛrəkə/ and the British form is /iːsəˈtɛrɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.