How to pronounce espies
Say it like uh-SPYZE. Espies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYZE).
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- uh
- SPYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Espies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of espies
American and British speakers say espies in essentially the same way: /əˈspaɪz/ in the US and /ɪˈspaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SPYZE.
What does espies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of espy How to pronounce espy
Words that rhyme with espies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of espies.
Questions about saying espies
How do you pronounce espies?
Say uh-SPYZE. The American pronunciation is /əˈspaɪz/. In British English it is /ɪˈspaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in espies?
Espies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYZE). Broken into parts: uh · SPYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say espies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈspaɪz/ and the British form is /ɪˈspaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.