How to Pronounce Eta

To pronounce "eta", say ETA — one syllable, IPA /ˈiːtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈiːtə/

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What does eta mean?

noun

  1. The seventh letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, the eighth in Old Greek.
  2. A kind of electrically neutral meson having zero spin and isospin.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eta"?▾

"Eta" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "eta"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eta" is /ˈiːtə/.

What does "eta" mean?▾

Eta: The seventh letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, the eighth in Old Greek.

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