How to pronounce esthetically
Say it like es-THET-ih-klee. Esthetically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET).
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- es
- THET
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esthetically 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of esthetically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: es-THET-ih-klee.
What does esthetically mean?
- Alternative spelling of aesthetically.
Where does esthetically come from?
From esthetic + -ally.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with esthetically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of esthetically.
- genetically
- alphabetically
- hypothetically
- energetically
- phonetically
- poetically
- synthetically
- apologetically
- cosmetically
Words that sound like esthetically
Questions about saying esthetically
How do you pronounce esthetically?
Say es-THET-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/. In British English it is /ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esthetically?
Esthetically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET). Broken into parts: es · THET · ih · klee.
Is esthetically 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 /ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/ (es-THET-ih-klee).
What words sound the same as esthetically?
Esthetically sounds the same as aesthetically in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.