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How to pronounce espresso in American English

“espresso” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to espresso the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“espresso” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. of this espresso machine.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. Creature Comforts like the new espresso

    NASA

  3. Carney: I had a four-shot espresso before I got out here.

    The Obama White House

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