How to pronounce este
Say it like ES-tay. Este has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Este 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.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of este
American and British speakers say este in essentially the same way: /ˈɛsteɪ/ in the US and /ˈɛsteɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-tay.
What does este mean?
- Alternative form of est.
Questions about saying este
How do you pronounce este?
Say ES-tay. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛsteɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɛsteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in este?
Este has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · tay.
Do Americans and Brits say este the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛsteɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɛsteɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.