How to pronounce essence
American English pronunciation
ES-uns
- IPA
- /ˈɛsəns/
- Syllables
- ES · uns (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What essence means
The most important part that makes a thing what it is
In a sentence: Sharing and being kind are the essence of a good friendship.
Where it comes from: It comes from the Latin word essentia, made from a word meaning to be.
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