How to pronounce ethic
Say it like ETH-ik. Ethic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛθɪk/ETH-ik
UK British/ˈɛθɪk/ETH-ik
- ETH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay 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 ethic
American and British speakers say ethic in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθɪk/ in the US and /ˈɛθɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-ik.
What does ethic mean?
noun
- the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group“the Puritan ethic”“a person with old-fashioned values”
- a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct
Questions about saying ethic
How do you pronounce ethic?
Say ETH-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɛθɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethic?
Ethic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say ethic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθɪk/ and the British form is /ˈɛθɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.