How to pronounce es
Say it like ES. Es is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Es pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of es
American and British speakers say es in essentially the same way: /ɛs/ in the US and /ɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES.
What does es mean?
- Alternative form of ess (the name of the Latin script letter S/s) in compounds such as "es-hook".
- Alternative form of e's.
- Pronunciation spelling of is.
Words that rhyme with es
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of es.
Words that sound like es
- 's
Questions about saying es
How do you pronounce es?
Say ES. The American pronunciation is /ɛs/. In British English it is /ɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in es?
Es is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ES.
Do Americans and Brits say es the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛs/ and the British form is /ɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as es?
Es sounds the same as 's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.