How to pronounce esters
Say it like ES-terz. Esters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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US American/ˈɛstɚz/ES-terz
UK British/ˈɛstəz/ES-tuz
- ES
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of esters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ES-tuz.
What does esters mean?
noun
- plural of ester How to pronounce ester
Questions about saying esters
How do you pronounce esters?
Say ES-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɛstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esters?
Esters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · terz.
Is esters 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 /ˈɛstəz/ (ES-tuz).