How to pronounce eshay
Say it like ESH-ay. Eshay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ESH).
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- ESH
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eshay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of eshay
American and British speakers say eshay in essentially the same way: /ˈɛʃeɪ/ in the US and /ˈɛʃeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ESH-ay.
What does eshay mean?
- A member of an Australian youth subculture favoring sportswear and electronic dance music, and commonly associated with criminal activity.
Where does eshay come from?
Perhaps a Pig Latin form of sesh, referring to a cannabis smoking session.
Questions about saying eshay
How do you pronounce eshay?
Say ESH-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛʃeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɛʃeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eshay?
Eshay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ESH). Broken into parts: ESH · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say eshay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛʃeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɛʃeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.