How to pronounce espressos
Say it like es-PRES-ohz. Espressos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- es
- PRES
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Espressos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of espressos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: es-PRES-ohz.
What does espressos mean?
- plural of espresso How to pronounce espresso
Questions about saying espressos
How do you pronounce espressos?
Say es-PRES-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛˈsprɛˌsoʊz/. In British English it is /ˌɛˈsprɛˌsəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in espressos?
Espressos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: es · PRES · ohz.
Is espressos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɛˈsprɛˌsəʊz/ (es-PRES-ohz).