How to pronounce "ése" in English
seɪ
SAY
Primary stress: SAY
Hear native speakers say ése in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “ése”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SAY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "ése" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "ése" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "ése" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "ése" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“valona, le dije: 'Ése es un error donde han caído muchos aficionados ignorantes.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“it's been just epic if you look at the es ése compared to No Child Left Behind well I can tell you from from comparative in a comparative way it's”— StanfordWatch clip
Practice Speaking “ése”
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valona, le dije: 'Ése es un error donde han caído muchos aficionados ignorantes.
Hear it in context: “ése”
51 clipsThe English word “ése” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as seɪ (phonetic respelling: SAY). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (SAY), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “ése” functions as a noun, adjective. SayItVid indexes 51 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “ése” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @55:46
“donde le eché a perder de todo punto la valona, le dije: 'Ése es un error donde han caído muchos aficionados ignorantes. error donde han caído muchos aficionados ignorantes.”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @84:40
“international education how you're dealing with that change because I think it's been just epic if you look at the es ése compared to No Child Left Behind well I can tell you from from comparative in a comparative way it's well I can tell you from from comparative in a comparative way it's”
Definition & Meaning: “ése”
- Abbreviation of southeast.
- Initialism of second edition.
- Initialism of single ended.
- Abbreviation of southeast.
Example Sentences (2)
- “valona, le dije: 'Ése es un error donde han caído muchos aficionados ignorantes.”
- “it's been just epic if you look at the es ése compared to No Child Left Behind well I can tell you from from comparative in a comparative way it's”
Pronounce: “ése”
- Pronunciation:
- SAY
- Syllables:
- SAY
- Written Hyphenation:
- se
- Primary stress:
- SAY
- IPA:
- seɪ
- Hear it in context
- ése
Words that Rhyme with “ése”
-eɪWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"ése" (⁄seɪ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "ése" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about ése
How do you pronounce “ése”?
“ése” is pronounced ⁄seɪ⁄ (SAY). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “ése”?
The primary stress in “ése” is on “SAY”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “ése” mean?
Abbreviation of southeast.
How can I hear “ése” used in real sentences?
This page has 51 real-world video examples of “ése” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “ése”?
Single-syllable words like "ése" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "ése" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.