How To Pronounce Esther
Esther
In British English, Esther is pronounced /ˈes.tə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈes.təʴ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈes.tɚ/.
Esther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Esther has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Esther
Questions About Esther
How do you pronounce Esther in British English?
In British English, Esther is pronounced /ˈes.tə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈes.təʴ].
How do you pronounce Esther in American English?
In American English, Esther is pronounced /ˈes.tɚ/.
How many syllables are in Esther?
Esther has two syllables, /es/ + /tə/.
Where is the stress in Esther?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /es/.
Do British and American English pronounce Esther the same way?
No. British English has /ˈes.tə/ and American English has /ˈes.tɚ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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