How to pronounce esky
Say it like ES-kee. Esky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of esky
American and British speakers say esky in essentially the same way: /ˈɛski/ in the US and /ˈɛski/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-kee.
What does esky mean?
- An insulated picnic cooler, using ice or refrigerated blocks to keep food and drinks cool.
Where does esky come from?
From Esky (“brand name”), a brand name originally owned by Malley's Ltd, of Sydney, Australia, from 1952; since genericised.
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Questions about saying esky
How do you pronounce esky?
Say ES-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛski/. In British English it is /ˈɛski/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esky?
Esky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say esky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛski/ and the British form is /ˈɛski/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.