How to pronounce "éste" in English
ˈsteɪ
STAY
Primary stress: STAY
Hear native speakers say éste in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “éste”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
STAY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "éste" 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 "éste" 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 "éste" 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 "éste" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Éste momento llegó tras décadas de dolor, hinchazón, fatiga, culpa y desesperación.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “éste”
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Éste momento llegó tras décadas de dolor, hinchazón, fatiga, culpa y desesperación.
Hear it in context: “éste”
144 clipsThe English word “éste” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈsteɪ (phonetic respelling: STAY). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (STAY), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “éste” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 144 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “éste” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:41
“Y, entonces pasó lo mismo al día siguiente. Éste momento llegó tras décadas de dolor, hinchazón, fatiga, culpa y desesperación. Años de tener que sentir como fingía mi camino sobreviviendo un día más.”
Definition & Meaning: “éste”
- Abbreviation of suite.
- Abbreviation of sainte (in place names).
Example Sentences (1)
- “Éste momento llegó tras décadas de dolor, hinchazón, fatiga, culpa y desesperación.”
Pronounce: “éste”
- Pronunciation:
- STAY
- Syllables:
- STAY
- Written Hyphenation:
- ste
- Primary stress:
- STAY
- IPA:
- ˈsteɪ
- Hear it in context
- éste
Words that Rhyme with “éste”
-eɪWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"éste" (⁄ˈsteɪ⁄) 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, "éste" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about éste
How do you pronounce “éste”?
“éste” is pronounced ⁄ˈsteɪ⁄ (STAY). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “éste”?
The primary stress in “éste” is on “STAY”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “éste” mean?
Abbreviation of suite.
How can I hear “éste” used in real sentences?
This page has 144 real-world video examples of “éste” 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 “éste”?
Single-syllable words like "éste" 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 "éste" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.