How to pronounce ester
Say it like ES-ter. Ester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ES-tuh.
What does ester mean?
- A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond (i.e., carbonyl) joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.
Where does ester come from?
Borrowed from German Ester, possibly a blend of Essig + Äther.
Words that rhyme with ester
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ester.
Questions about saying ester
How do you pronounce ester?
Say ES-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ester?
Ester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · ter.
Is ester 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 /ˈɛstə/ (ES-tuh).