how to pronounce эссе

/ɪˈsːɛ/

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эссе is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of эссе in a speech by a native speaker of standard russian:

“… дональд трамп эссе цепень не встретиться …”

meanings of эссе

noun:

Essay.

эссе frequency in russian - C2+ level of CEFR

the word эссе occurs in russian on average 4.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.