How to pronounce esprit
Say it like eh-SPREE. Esprit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPREE).
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- eh
- SPREE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esprit 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.
- SPREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of esprit
American and British speakers say esprit in essentially the same way: /ɛˈspri/ in the US and /ɛˈspriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-SPREE.
What does esprit mean?
- Spirit, enthusiasm.
- A wit.
- Liveliness, or active mind and spirit.
Where does esprit come from?
Borrowed from French esprit (“spirit”).
Words that rhyme with esprit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of esprit.
Questions about saying esprit
How do you pronounce esprit?
Say eh-SPREE. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈspri/. In British English it is /ɛˈspriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esprit?
Esprit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPREE). Broken into parts: eh · SPREE.
Do Americans and Brits say esprit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈspri/ and the British form is /ɛˈspriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.