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aesthete

Definition:

(nou) one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈiːsθiːt

Examples:

They did not respect the aesthete.

A fundamental characteristic of the aesthete is immediacy.

He wanted to become an aesthete.

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Common mistakes of aesthete pronunciation

  1. Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "aesthete" with an "e" sound as in "bet" instead of the correct long "e" sound /iː/. Tip: Focus on the "ae" as /iː/ to ensure clarity.
  2. Misplaced stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "aes-THETE" instead of the correct primary stress on the first syllable, "AES-thete" /ˈeɪsθiːt/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable when speaking.
  3. Overlooking the "th" sound: Some might pronounce "aesthete" with a "t" sound instead of the correct "th" sound /θ/. Tip: Practice saying "think" to master the soft "th" before applying it to "aesthete."
  4. Dropping the final "e": A common mistake is to drop the final "e," leading to a pronunciation like "aes-thet." The correct pronunciation includes the silent "e," making it /ˈeɪsθiːt/. Tip: Always remember the silent "e" at the end to maintain the word's integrity.
  5. Mixing up with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "aesthete" with "aesthetic," leading to mispronunciations. "Aesthetic" has a different stress pattern and vowel sounds. Tip: Practice both words separately to avoid confusion.

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How do you pronounce "aesthete"?

In American English, "aesthete" is pronounced as /ˈɛsˌθit/, with the primary stress on the first syllable. In British English, it is pronounced the same way, /ˈɛsˌθiːt/, with a longer "ee" sound in the second syllable.

What are the syllables in the word "aesthete"?

The word "aesthete" has two syllables: "aest" and "hete." The first syllable is stressed, making it sound like "ɛs," while the second syllable sounds like "θit" or "θiːt" depending on the accent.

Are there any silent letters in "aesthete"?

No, there are no silent letters in "aesthete." Each letter in the pronunciation /ˈɛsˌθit/ or /ˈɛsˌθiːt/ is pronounced clearly.

Is there a common mistake when pronouncing "aesthete"?

One common mistake is mispronouncing the second syllable as "het" instead of "theet" or "thee." Remember to focus on the correct vowel sound in the second syllable to avoid this error.
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