How to pronounce cesspool
Say it like SES-pool. Cesspool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SES).
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- SES
- pool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cesspool pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- poolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cesspool
American and British speakers say cesspool in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛˌspul/ in the US and /ˈsɛˌspuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SES-pool.
What does cesspool mean?
- An underground pit where sewage is held.
Where does cesspool come from?
Perhaps from Italian cesso (“privy, a toilet”) + English pool.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cesspool
How do you pronounce cesspool?
Say SES-pool. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛˌspul/. In British English it is /ˈsɛˌspuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cesspool?
Cesspool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SES). Broken into parts: SES · pool.
Do Americans and Brits say cesspool the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛˌspul/ and the British form is /ˈsɛˌspuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.