How to pronounce essay
noun A short piece of writing about a particular subject.
Written sound guide
ESay
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Break it down.
Give ES the strongest beat
For this noun, stress ES. The final syllable sounds like ay, but is lighter.
01ESStrongest beat
02ayLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“The essay should be about five hundred words.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say essay slowly. Give ES the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with essay.
What should I check?
For this noun, stress ES. The final syllable sounds like ay, but is lighter. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
