How to pronounce etic
Say it like ET-ik. Etic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ET).
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US American/ˈɛtɪk/ET-ik
UK British/ˈɛtɪk/ET-ik
- ET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETSay 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 etic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ET-ik.
What does etic mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to analysis of a culture from a perspective situated outside that culture.
Questions about saying etic
How do you pronounce etic?
Say ET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etic?
Etic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ET). Broken into parts: ET · ik.
Is etic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɛtɪk/ (ET-ik).