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How to Pronounce Espresso/2-syl/
/ɛˈsprɛs.oʊ/
From Italian *espresso* (pressed out). Often misspelled as "expresso". Made by forcing hot water through coffee.
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Common mistakes 1 variants
ESPRES
- so
ɛˈsprɛs.oʊ — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Espresso?
Espresso is pronounced /ɛˈsprɛs.oʊ/ — "ESPRES-so" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Espresso?
Espresso has 2 syllables: ESPRES-so. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Espresso?
The first syllable — "ESPRES" — carries primary stress: /ɛˈsprɛs.oʊ/.
Where does the word Espresso come from?
Espresso is a Italian loanword — From Italian *espresso* (pressed out). Often misspelled as "expresso". Made by forcing hot water through coffee..
Is Espresso pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Espresso varies by dialect: AU /ɛˈsprɛs.oʊ/, UK /ɛˈsprɛs.əʊ/, US /ɛˈsprɛs.oʊ/.
How can I practice pronouncing Espresso?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: ESPRES—SO. Stress the first syllable loudly.