How to pronounce espadrille
Say it like eh-spuh-DRIL. Espadrille has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DRIL).
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- eh
- spuh
- DRIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Espadrille pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of espadrille
American and British speakers say espadrille in essentially the same way: /ɛspəˈdrɪl/ in the US and /ɛspəˈdrɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-spuh-DRIL.
What does espadrille mean?
- A light shoe having an upper made of fabric and a sole of rope.
Where does espadrille come from?
Borrowed from French espadrille.
Words that rhyme with espadrille
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of espadrille.
Questions about saying espadrille
How do you pronounce espadrille?
Say eh-spuh-DRIL. The American pronunciation is /ɛspəˈdrɪl/. In British English it is /ɛspəˈdrɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in espadrille?
Espadrille has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DRIL). Broken into parts: eh · spuh · DRIL.
Do Americans and Brits say espadrille the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛspəˈdrɪl/ and the British form is /ɛspəˈdrɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.