How to pronounce etesian
Say it like ih-TEE-zee-un. Etesian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- ih
- TEE
- zee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etesian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of etesian
American and British speakers say etesian in essentially the same way: /ɪˈtiziən/ in the US and /ɪˈtiːziən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-TEE-zee-un.
What does etesian mean?
- Pertaining to a dry north wind which blows in the eastern Mediterranean.
- A dry north wind which blows in the eastern Mediterranean.
Questions about saying etesian
How do you pronounce etesian?
Say ih-TEE-zee-un. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈtiziən/. In British English it is /ɪˈtiːziən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etesian?
Etesian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: ih · TEE · zee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say etesian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈtiziən/ and the British form is /ɪˈtiːziən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.