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