How to pronounce ese
Say it like ES-ay. Ese has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ese 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.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ese
American and British speakers say ese in essentially the same way: /ˈɛˌseɪ/ in the US and /ˈɛˌseɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-ay.
What does ese mean?
- dude, man. (Usually used vocatively).
Where does ese come from?
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish ése (“dude”).
Words that rhyme with ese
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ese.
Words that sound like ese
Questions about saying ese
How do you pronounce ese?
Say ES-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛˌseɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɛˌseɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ese?
Ese has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say ese the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛˌseɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɛˌseɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ese?
Ese sounds the same as essay in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.