How to pronounce essentials
Say it like eh-SEN-shulz. Essentials has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- eh
- SEN
- shulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Essentials 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of essentials
American and British speakers say essentials in essentially the same way: /ɛˈsɛnʃəlz/ in the US and /ɪˈsɛnʃəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SEN-shulz.
What does essentials mean?
- plural of essential How to pronounce essential
- The information required to have a basic understanding of a topic.
Words that rhyme with essentials
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of essentials.
Questions about saying essentials
How do you pronounce essentials?
Say eh-SEN-shulz. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈsɛnʃəlz/. In British English it is /ɪˈsɛnʃəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in essentials?
Essentials has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: eh · SEN · shulz.
Do Americans and Brits say essentials the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈsɛnʃəlz/ and the British form is /ɪˈsɛnʃəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.