To pronounce "etic", say ET-ic — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"etic" has 2 syllables: et-ic.
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"Etic" has 2 syllables: et · ic.
Etic: Of or pertaining to analysis of a culture from a perspective situated outside all cultures.
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