How to pronounce ethical
American English pronunciation
ETH-ih-kul
- IPA
- /ˈɛθɪkəl/
- Syllables
- ETH · ih · kul (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What ethical means
Following the rules of what is right and fair
In a sentence: The farm treats its animals in an ethical way, with clean barns and lots of space.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Greek word meaning "about character," from the Greek word for a person's nature.
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