How to pronounce esses
Say it like ES-iz. Esses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esses 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of esses
American and British speakers say esses in essentially the same way: /ˈɛsɪz/ in the US and /ˈɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-iz.
What does esses mean?
- plural of es How to pronounce es
- plural of ess How to pronounce ess
- plural of esse How to pronounce esse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ess How to pronounce ess
Questions about saying esses
How do you pronounce esses?
Say ES-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esses?
Esses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say esses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.