How do you pronounce "espresso"?

In American English: /ˌɛˈsprɛsoʊ/ (eh-SPREHS-oh). In British English: /ɛspɹˈɛsəʊ/ (ehspr-EHS-oh). In Canadian English: /ˌɛˈsprɛsoʊ/ (eh-SPREHS-oh). In Australian English: /ɛspɹˈɛsəʊ/ (ehspr-EHS-oh).

Is "espresso" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɛˈsprɛsoʊ/ (eh-SPREHS-oh), while in British English it's /ɛspɹˈɛsəʊ/ (ehspr-EHS-oh).

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espresso

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/ˌɛˈsprɛsoʊ/

eh-SPREHS-oh

Syllable Breakdown

ɛesp·sprɛsres·oʊso

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