US English pronunciation

How to pronounce espresso

espresso

/ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/

es-PRES-oh 3 syllables · stress on the capitals

Say “espresso”

The trap

There is no x: espresso, not “expresso”. The word is Italian.

Tip. Start with “ess”, then stress PRES.

Say it in a sentence

  1. I will have a double espresso. Practice
  2. This espresso is very strong. Practice

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