How to pronounce ethics
Say it like ETH-iks. Ethics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ethics
American and British speakers say ethics in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθɪks/ in the US and /ˈɛθɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-iks.
What does ethics mean?
- motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
- the philosophical study of moral values and rules
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Questions about saying ethics
How do you pronounce ethics?
Say ETH-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθɪks/. In British English it is /ˈɛθɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethics?
Ethics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say ethics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθɪks/ and the British form is /ˈɛθɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.