How to pronounce "ese" in English
ˈɛˌseɪ
E·say
Primary stress: E
Hear native speakers say ese in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “ese”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
E
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
say
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("E"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
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 "ese" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Investigaciones en Psiconeuroinmunología confirman que ese estrés y estado mental impactan en las funciones inmunes y el bienestar total.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“That's lawyer-ese, but basically what they're saying--the fundamental problem that even if you get beyond the deliberate underfunding of a”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“He spoke in classic "extrovert-ese."”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“They have no understanding of why th ese countries are even important in the grand scheme of things.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“estamos apenas en ese primera inicio y cómo SE SEI un momento para que haces en”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“toritos que vienen car turistas ese traje trono for years these men and the”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “ese”
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Investigaciones en Psiconeuroinmunología confirman que ese estrés y estado mental impactan en las funciones inmunes y el bienestar total.
Hear it in context: “ese”
51 clipsThe English word “ese” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈɛˌseɪ (phonetic respelling: E-say). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (E · say), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (E). Grammatically, “ese” functions as a noun, adjective, adverb. SayItVid indexes 51 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “ese” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @6:15
“hormonas energéticas y nuestra percepción. Investigaciones en Psiconeuroinmunología confirman que ese estrés y estado mental impactan en las funciones inmunes y el bienestar total. y estado mental impactan en las funciones inmunes y el bienestar total.”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @59:45
“would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like aims." That's lawyer-ese, but basically what they're saying--the fundamental problem that even if you get beyond the deliberate underfunding of a but basically what they're saying--the fundamental problem”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @10:09
“Well, I'll tell you what Tom said in a minute. He spoke in classic "extrovert-ese." And here is how extroverted ears heard what I said, which is actually pretty accurate. And here is how extroverted ears heard what I said,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @13:56
“The Americans don't know where these countries are. They have no understanding of why th ese countries are even important in the grand scheme of things. are even important in the grand scheme of things.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @26:39
“diciendo samos algo no haber manera de que esto cambio para bien y creo que estamos apenas en ese primera inicio y cómo SE SEI un momento para que haces en este momento es ahora creo there's no escaping surveillance in”
Definition & Meaning: “ese”
- dude, man. (Usually used vocatively).
- Initialism of east-southeast.
- Initialism of east-southeast.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Investigaciones en Psiconeuroinmunología confirman que ese estrés y estado mental impactan en las funciones inmunes y el bienestar total.”
- “and with like aims." That's lawyer-ese, but basically what they're saying--the fundamental problem that even if you get beyond the deliberate underfunding of a”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “ese”
- Pronunciation:
- E-say
- Syllables:
- E · say
- Written Hyphenation:
- ese
- Primary stress:
- E
- IPA:
- ˈɛˌseɪ
- Hear it in context
- ese
Words that Rhyme with “ese”
-ɛˌseɪWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"ese" (⁄ˈɛˌseɪ⁄) 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, "ese" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about ese
How do you pronounce “ese”?
“ese” is pronounced ⁄ˈɛˌseɪ⁄ (E-say). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “ese”?
“ese” has 2 syllables: E · say.
Where is the stress in “ese”?
The primary stress in “ese” is on “E”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “ese” mean?
dude, man. (Usually used vocatively).
How can I hear “ese” used in real sentences?
This page has 51 real-world video examples of “ese” 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 “ese”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).