Aesthetics pronunciation
Aesthetics has 3 syllables. The stress is on the second syllable, "theh". Capital letters in the respelling show where the stress falls.
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Aesthetics syllables
Aesthetics has 3 syllables: ehs-THEH-tihks.
- ehsɛs
- THEHθɛ
- tihkstɪks
Es-THET-iks, three syllables, stress on "thet". The "ae" is a simple "e" — the a is silent — and the "th" is the soft one in "thin".
The final -s is pronounced as an s because the sound before it is voiceless.
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The th sound
Put the tip of your tongue lightly between your teeth and let air pass over it. Do not swap it for a t, d, s, or z sound.
Short i versus ee
The short i (as in sit) is shorter and more relaxed than ee. Many learners stretch it into ee, which changes the word.
Aesthetics in a sentence
- The aesthetics of the phone matter as much as the battery.
- She studied aesthetics as part of her philosophy degree.
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- Final -s ending unclearUse the correct /s/, /z/ or /ɪz/ ending and keep it audible.
- Voiceless th /θ/ replacedPlace the tongue lightly between the teeth and release air without voicing.
- /t/ or /d/ used for thKeep a narrow airflow gap instead of fully blocking the air.
- Stress placed on the wrong syllableMake the correct syllable longer, clearer and more prominent.
- Extra syllable addedBlend adjacent sounds and avoid pronouncing silent letters.
Questions
How do you pronounce aesthetics?
Aesthetics is pronounced /ɛs.ˈθɛ.tɪks/, or ehs-THEH-tihks in plain letters. It has 3 syllables and the stress falls on the second syllable, "theh".
How many syllables are in aesthetics?
3: ehs-THEH-tihks. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable.
How do you use aesthetics in a sentence?
The aesthetics of the phone matter as much as the battery. She studied aesthetics as part of her philosophy degree.
How is the ending of aesthetics pronounced?
The final -s is pronounced as an s because the sound before it is voiceless.
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