How to Pronounce "essay"
word
/ˈɛˌseɪ/, /ɛˈseɪ/
ES-ay, e-SAY
/ˈɛˌseɪ/, /ɛˈseɪ/
ES-ay, e-SAY
Definition
An essay is a short piece of writing about a particular topic, often written for school, a test, or publication. It usually presents the writer’s ideas, explanation, or argument in an organized way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛˌseɪ/, /ɛˈseɪ/
British English
/ˈɛˌseɪ/, /ɛˈseɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ES-ay, e-SAY
UK
ES-ay, e-SAY
Listen in Context
I have to write an essay for history class.
Her essay was about climate change.
The teacher gave us an essay question.
I stayed up late trying to finish my essay.