How to Pronounce Aesthetic

To pronounce "aesthetic", say aesth-ET-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/iːsθˈɛtɪk/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “aesthetic”

Break "aesthetic" into 3 beats and lean on "ET" — that's the stressed one.

What does aesthetic mean?

adjective

  1. Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.
  2. Beautiful or appealing to one's sense of beauty or art.

noun

  1. The study of art or beauty.
  2. That which appeals to the senses.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "aesthetic"?▾

To pronounce "aesthetic", say aesth-ET-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "aesthetic"?▾

"Aesthetic" has 3 syllables: aesth · et · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "aesthetic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aesthetic" is /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/.

What does "aesthetic" mean?▾

Aesthetic: Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.

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