How to pronounce exoteric
Say it like ek-suh-TER-ik. Exoteric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- ek
- suh
- TER
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exoteric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay 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 exoteric
American and British speakers say exoteric in essentially the same way: /ˌɛksəˈtɛrɪk/ in the US and /ˌɛksəʊˈtɛrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-soh-TER-ik.
What does exoteric mean?
- Of a doctrine, information, etc.: suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reservations.
- Of a person: not part of an enlightened inner circle; not privy to esoteric knowledge.
- Capable of being fully or readily comprehended by the public; accessible; also, having an obvious application.
- A person who is not part of an enlightened inner circle, and not privy to esoteric knowledge.
Where does exoteric come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
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Words that rhyme with exoteric
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Questions about saying exoteric
How do you pronounce exoteric?
Say ek-suh-TER-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksəˈtɛrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛksəʊˈtɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exoteric?
Exoteric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: ek · suh · TER · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say exoteric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛksəˈtɛrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɛksəʊˈtɛrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.