How to Pronounce "esoteric"
word
ˌɛsəˈtɛɹɪk/, /ˌɛsoʊˈtɛɹɪk
es-uh-TER-ik or es-oh-TER-ik
ˌɛsəʊtˈɛɹɪk
es-oh-TER-ik
Definition
Known or understood only by a small group of people with special knowledge or interest; something that is obscure or mysterious to most people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛsəˈtɛɹɪk/, /ˌɛsoʊˈtɛɹɪk
British English
ˌɛsəʊtˈɛɹɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
es-uh-TER-ik or es-oh-TER-ik
UK
es-oh-TER-ik
Listen in Context
This book covers esoteric topics in philosophy.
He has some very esoteric interests.
The lecture was too esoteric for most students.
I found his explanation a bit too esoteric for me to follow.