How to pronounce ethicist
Say it like ETH-ih-sist. Ethicist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- ih
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethicist 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ethicist
American and British speakers say ethicist in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθɪsɪst/ in the US and /ˈɛθɪsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-ih-sist.
What does ethicist mean?
- A person, especially a philosopher, who studies ethics (principles governing right and wrong conduct).
- A person who advocates a particular set of principles governing right and wrong conduct.
Questions about saying ethicist
How do you pronounce ethicist?
Say ETH-ih-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθɪsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɛθɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethicist?
Ethicist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · ih · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say ethicist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθɪsɪst/ and the British form is /ˈɛθɪsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.