How to pronounce esthetic
Say it like es-THET-ik. Esthetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET).
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- es
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esthetic 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.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of esthetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: es-THET-ik.
What does esthetic mean?
- Alternative spelling of aesthetic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with esthetic
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Words that sound like esthetic
Questions about saying esthetic
How do you pronounce esthetic?
Say es-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esthetic?
Esthetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET). Broken into parts: es · THET · ik.
Is esthetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/ (es-THET-ik).
What words sound the same as esthetic?
Esthetic sounds the same as aesthetic in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.