How to pronounce esthesis
Say it like ees-THEE-sis. Esthesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE).
- ees
- THEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esthesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of esthesis
American and British speakers say esthesis in essentially the same way: /isˈθisɪs/ in the US and /isˈθiːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ees-THEE-sis.
What does esthesis mean?
- Elemental awareness of sensory stimulation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- aesthesia
- esthesia
Words that rhyme with esthesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of esthesis.
Questions about saying esthesis
How do you pronounce esthesis?
Say ees-THEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /isˈθisɪs/. In British English it is /isˈθiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esthesis?
Esthesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE). Broken into parts: ees · THEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say esthesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /isˈθisɪs/ and the British form is /isˈθiːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.