How many syllables in "essay"?

"essay" has 2 음절 (es - say).

How to divide "essay"?

"essay" divides into 2 parts: es · say.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (es... say) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"essay": 2 음절.

음절:es·say

제1강세

ES-say(es · say)● ○

Stress in "essay" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛ.seɪ⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈɛ.seɪ

음절es·say

문맥 속에서 듣기US

4:36

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How many syllables in "essay"?: "essay" has 2 음절 (es - say).
How to divide "essay"?: "essay" divides into 2 parts: es · say.
Where is the stress in "essay"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "essay"?: Say each syllable slowly (es... say) and listen on SayItVid.