es

word

/ˈɛs/
es
/ˈiːz/
eez

Definition

The name of the letter 's' in English. It is used when spelling words, talking about pronunciation, or referring to the letter itself.

Usage & Nuances

Usually written as the letter name 'ess' in dictionaries, but the input form here is 'es'. Common in spelling contexts: 's as in sun' or 'two s's'. Be careful not to confuse it with the Spanish word 'es' ('is').

Example Sentences

There is one es in the word 'bus'.

basic

Please write two es on the board.

basic

Her last name ends with an es.

basic

No, that's not a z — it's an es.

natural

Your password needs a capital es.

natural

I kept hearing an es at the end of the word.

natural