How to Pronounce Ethnic

To pronounce "ethnic", say ETHN-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛθ.nɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

ethnic

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɛθ.nɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ethnic”

"ethnic" has 2 syllables: ethn-ic. It rhymes with multiethnic, if that helps it stick.

What does ethnic mean?

noun

An ethnic person, especially a foreigner or member of an immigrant community.
An ethnic minority.

adjective

Of or relating to a group of people having common racial, ancestral, national, religious or cultural origins.
“There are many ethnic Indonesians in the Netherlands”
Characteristic of a foreign, usually non-Western culture.
“I like to eat ethnic food”

Synonyms

exotic gentile pagan

Words that rhyme with ethnic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

multiethnic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ethnic"?▾

"Ethnic" has 2 syllables: ethn · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "ethnic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ethnic" is /ˈɛθ.nɪk/.

What does "ethnic" mean?▾

Ethnic: An ethnic person, especially a foreigner or member of an immigrant community.

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