How to pronounce essayist
Say it like ES-ay-ist. Essayist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- ay
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Essayist 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.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of essayist
American and British speakers say essayist in essentially the same way: /ˈɛseɪɪst/ in the US and /ˈɛseɪɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-ay-ist.
What does essayist mean?
- One who composes essays; a writer of short compositions.“She was an essayist whose frequent contributions to the editorial pages of major newspapers had a loyal following.”
Where does essayist come from?
From essay + -ist.
Questions about saying essayist
How do you pronounce essayist?
Say ES-ay-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛseɪɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɛseɪɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in essayist?
Essayist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · ay · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say essayist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛseɪɪst/ and the British form is /ˈɛseɪɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.