How to pronounce esther
esther
/ˈestər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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th is pronounced as a plain /t/ here.
Esther, sound by sound
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
Words that rhyme with esther
More words with the /ɜː/ sound
- xavier/ˈzeɪvjər/
- worcestershire/ˈwʊstərʃər/
- zephyr/ˈzefər/
- hermes/ˈhɜːmiːz/
- xerxes/ˈzɜːksiːz/
- hyperbole/haɪˈpɜːbəliː/
- water/ˈwɔːtər/
- azure/ˈæʒər/
- uruguay/ˈjɜːəgweɪ/
- flour/ˈflaʊər/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce esther?
Esther is pronounced /ˈestər/ in American English.
How many syllables are in esther?
Esther has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in esther?
The first syllable: /ˈestər/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in esther?
th is pronounced as a plain /t/ here.