How to pronounce ethnic
Say it like ETH-nik. Ethnic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnic 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.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ethnic
American and British speakers say ethnic in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθnɪk/ in the US and /ˈɛθnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-nik.
What does ethnic mean?
- denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people“influenced by ethnic and cultural ties”“ethnic food”
- not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
- a person who is a member of an ethnic group
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ethnic
How do you pronounce ethnic?
Say ETH-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɛθnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnic?
Ethnic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say ethnic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθnɪk/ and the British form is /ˈɛθnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.