How to pronounce ss
Say it like ES-es. Ss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ss. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ES
- es
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ss 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.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ss
American and British speakers say ss in essentially the same way: /ˈɛˌsɛs/ in the US and /ˈɛˌsɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-es.
What does ss mean?
- plural of s
Questions about saying ss
How do you pronounce ss?
Say ES-es. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛˌsɛs/. In British English it is /ˈɛˌsɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ss?
Ss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · es.
Do Americans and Brits say ss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛˌsɛs/ and the British form is /ˈɛˌsɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.