essayist

/ˈɛseɪɪst/

Syllables es·say·ist

Stress ES-say-ist

Phonics Breakdown

es

/ɛs/

short e

say

/seɪ/

long a-e

ist

/ɪst/

short i

Meaning

a person who writes essays

Sound Reference

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es=/ɛs/(mess) + say=/seɪ/(say) + ist=/ɪst/(list)

Example

The essayist is known for her sharp observations on society.