How to Pronounce "expresso"
word
ɛkˈspɛsoʊ/, /ɪkˈspɛsoʊ
ek-SPES-oh
ɛspɹˈɛsəʊ
es-PRES-oh
Definition
A strong type of black coffee made by forcing hot water through ground coffee beans, typically served in small amounts. Sometimes spelled 'expresso', but 'espresso' is correct.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛkˈspɛsoʊ/, /ɪkˈspɛsoʊ
British English
ɛspɹˈɛsəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-SPES-oh
UK
es-PRES-oh
Listen in Context
I would like an expresso, please.
She drinks an expresso every morning.
The café serves the best expresso in town.
Could I get a double expresso with a little milk?