How to pronounce ethos
Say it like EE-thos. Ethos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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US American/ˈiθɑs/EE-thos
UK British/ˈiːˈθɒs/EE-THOS
- EE
- thos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- thosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ethos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EE-THOS.
What does ethos mean?
noun
- The character or fundamental values of a person, people, culture, or movement.
- A form of rhetoric in which the writer or speaker invokes their authority, competence or expertise in an attempt to persuade others that their view is correct.
- The traits in a work of art which express the ideal or typic character, as influenced by the ethos (character or fundamental values) of a people, rather than emotional situations or individual character traits in a narrow sense; opposed to pathos.
Questions about saying ethos
How do you pronounce ethos?
Say EE-thos. The American pronunciation is /ˈiθɑs/. In British English it is /ˈiːˈθɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethos?
Ethos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · thos.
Is ethos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈiːˈθɒs/ (EE-THOS).