How to pronounce eta
Say it like AY-tuh. Eta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EE-tuh.
What does eta mean?
- The seventh letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, the eighth in Old Greek.
- A kind of electrically neutral meson having zero spin and isospin.
- A social outcast in Japan who is subjected to menial work, making up a class or caste of such people.
- Alternative form of ita (“kind of palm tree”).
Words that rhyme with eta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eta.
Questions about saying eta
How do you pronounce eta?
Say AY-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪtə/. In British English it is /ˈiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eta?
Eta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · tuh.
Is eta 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 /ˈiːtə/ (EE-tuh).