How to pronounce essays
Say it like ES-ayz. Essays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- ayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Essays 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.
- ayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of essays
American and British speakers say essays in essentially the same way: /ˈɛˌseɪz/ in the US and /ˈɛˌseɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-ayz.
Other ways to say essays
Essays also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- eh-SAYZ /ɛˈseɪz/
What does essays mean?
- plural of essay How to pronounce essay
- third-person singular simple present indicative of essay How to pronounce essay
Questions about saying essays
How do you pronounce essays?
Say ES-ayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛˌseɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛˌseɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in essays?
Essays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · ayz.
Do Americans and Brits say essays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛˌseɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɛˌseɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.