Proper Pronunciation Guide
aesthetic
[ɛs θɛ
ək]
Tips:
- Pronounce the initial letters “ae” as the short vowel /ɛ/—like the vowel in the word “bet.”
- Pronounce the letter “s” as /s/—and not as/z/.
- Stress the second syllable.
- The second letter “t” may be pronounced as a very lightly tapped /d/ in quick speech.
Practice Sentence:
He had a great aesthetic awareness of all the design elements in the new building. |
Definition:
(adjective) Concerned with beauty and one’s emotional response to it—as opposed to a utilitarian or practical concern or response.