How to pronounce expresso
Say it like ek-SPRES-oh. Expresso has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRES).
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- ek
- SPRES
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expresso pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SPRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of expresso
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ek-SPRES-oh.
What does expresso mean?
- Alternative form of espresso.
Words that rhyme with expresso
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Words that sound like expresso
Questions about saying expresso
How do you pronounce expresso?
Say ek-SPRES-oh. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsprɛsoʊ/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsprɛsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expresso?
Expresso has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRES). Broken into parts: ek · SPRES · oh.
Is expresso pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɛkˈsprɛsəʊ/ (ek-SPRES-oh).
What words sound the same as expresso?
Expresso sounds the same as espresso in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.