How to Pronounce Esters

To pronounce "esters", say EST-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “esters”

"esters" has 2 syllables: est-ers. It rhymes with festers and ancestors, if that helps it stick.

What does esters mean?

noun

  1. A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.

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Words that rhyme with esters

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festersancestorsprotestorsprotestersinvestorssequesterspolyestersmolesterspesterstestersnestersamvestors

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "esters"?▾

"Esters" has 2 syllables: est · ers.

What does "esters" mean?▾

Esters: A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.

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