essay
e-SAY
esay
/ɛˈseɪ/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “essay” is spelled “esay”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | e | s | ay |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɛ/ | /s/ | /eɪ/ |
English writes “essay” with
5 letters for 3 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“esay” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “essay”
sayseusafiancefianceehearsaydaresayponcepassenisei
“essay” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “essay”?
“essay” is pronounced e-SAY — IPA /ɛˈseɪ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “esay”.
How many syllables are in “essay”?
“essay” has 2 syllables: e-SAY (the capitalized syllable is stressed).