How to Pronounce Essays

To pronounce "essays", say ESS-ays — 2 syllables, IPA /ɛˈseɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ɛˈseɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “essays”

"essays" has 2 syllables: ess-ays. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

What does essays mean?

noun

  1. (authorship) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.
  2. A test, experiment; an assay.

verb

  1. To try.
  2. To move forth, as into battle.

Words that rhyme with essays

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

examineprovetestseekassayattempttryarticles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "essays"?▾

"Essays" has 2 syllables: ess · ays.

What is the IPA transcription of "essays"?▾

The IPA transcription of "essays" is /ɛˈseɪz/.

What does "essays" mean?▾

Essays: (authorship) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

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