How to pronounce gesso
Say it like JES-oh. Gesso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES).
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- JES
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gesso pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JESSay 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 gesso
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JES-oh.
What does gesso mean?
- A mixture of plaster of Paris and glue used to prepare a surface for painting.
- A work of art done in gesso.
Where does gesso come from?
Borrowed from Italian gesso.
Words that rhyme with gesso
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gesso.
Questions about saying gesso
How do you pronounce gesso?
Say JES-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛsoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gesso?
Gesso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES). Broken into parts: JES · oh.
Is gesso 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 /ˈdʒɛsəʊ/ (JES-oh).