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How to pronounce Esme How to pronounce Esme?

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Pronunciation of Esme

Here is how Esme is pronounced

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eh z - M AI
  • eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
  • z sounds like the 'z' in zen
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain


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Pronunciation of Esme in the US

In the US, Esme is primarily classified as a female first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in Nashville, TN, USA, is

eh z m ee
  • eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
  • z sounds like the 'z' in zen
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • ee sounds like the 'ee' in see

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Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Female
Origin: Spanish, English
Other spelling(s): Esmé, Esmee, Esmeé
Meaning: Nickname For Esmeralda


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Pronunciation of Esme

Here is how Esme is pronounced

ez mee


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Pronunciation of Esme

Here is how Esme is pronounced

eh z m ai y
  • eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
  • z sounds like the 'z' in zen
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain
  • y sounds like the 'y' in yes


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Pronunciation of Esme

Here is how Esme is pronounced

ehz-MAY (emphasis on may, which rhymes with say, play, day.)


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Pronunciation of Esme in the US

In the US, Esme is primarily classified as a female first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in Nashville, TN, USA, is

Ez-me with the short 'e' at the beginning and a long 'e' at the end.

This name has two different origins with two different pronounciations. (Ez-me) is the nickname of Esmeralda and has no extra marks on the letters. The French stand-alone name is Ez-may and has a diacritical mark on the last 'e.'

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Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Female
Origin: Spanish, English
Other spelling(s): Esmé, Esmee, Esmeé
Meaning: Nickname For Esmeralda


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Pronunciation of Esme in France

In France, Esme is primarily classified as a male first name. Click the play button to hear the French pronunciation

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EH s - m uh
  • eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
  • s sounds like the 's' in so
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • uh sounds like the 'u' in up

Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Male
Origin: French


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Pronunciation of Esme in the US

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Pronunciation of Esme

Here is how Esme is pronounced

eh z m ai
  • eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
  • z sounds like the 'z' in zen
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain


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Pronunciation of Esme in North America

In North America, Esme is primarily classified as a first name. It is pronounced as

eh z m ai
  • eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
  • z sounds like the 'z' in zen
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain

"it is most commonly used as a female name but names do not have gender so use it for anyone!"

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: English, French
Other spelling(s): Esmé
Meaning: Esteemed, Beloved


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Pronunciation of Esme in Colorado U.S.A.

The pronunciation of Esme is

ez-MAY

"Nicknames: Essie/Essee and May."

Type of Name: First Name, Middle Name
Origin: Old French
Other spelling(s): Esmee, Esmey, Esmay, Esmai
Meaning: Esteemed, Beloved


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Pronunciation of Esme

Here is how Esme is pronounced

E Z-May


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Pronunciation of Esme

Here is how Esme is pronounced

English first name, more commonly used more for women but names don't have a gender.


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Pronunciation of Esme in North America

In North America, Esme is primarily classified as a first name. It is pronounced as

Eh-Z-May

"it is most commonly used as a female name but names do not have gender so use it for anyone!"

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: English, French
Other spelling(s): Esmé
Meaning: Esteemed, Beloved


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