How to pronounce "session"

session

Noun
American
/ˈsɛʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

ses sion

How natives say session

British
/ˈsɛʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

ses sion

How natives say session

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'ses' using a soft 's' and short 'e' as in 'set'.

  • Follow with 'sh' sound, made by moving your tongue close to the roof of your mouth.

  • End with a light 'ən', with the schwa sound and a soft 'n'.

Common Mistakes

  • ses-on (ses-sion)

  • say-shun (ses-sion)

  • sesh-un (ses-sion)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'ses' using a soft 's' and short 'e' as in 'set'.

  • Follow with 'sh' sound, made by moving your tongue close to the roof of your mouth.

  • End with a light 'ən', with the schwa sound and a soft 'n'.

common mistakes

  • ses-on (ses-sion)

  • say-shun (ses-sion)

  • sesh-un (ses-sion)

FAQ

How do I pronounce the 'sh'?

Form the 'sh' by rounding your lips and bringing your tongue close to the roof of your mouth.

Where is the stress in 'session'?

The stress is on the first syllable: 'ses'.

Is the vowel sound in 'session' like that in 'say'?

No, it's a short 'e' sound like in 'set'.

Definition

session

A meeting or period devoted to a particular activity.

Word Family

sessions

/ˈsɛʃənz/

noun

Plural form of session

Example: She attended all sessions.

sessional

/ˈsɛʃənəl/

adjective

Relating to a session

Example: The sessional work was demanding.

obsession

/əbˈsɛʃən/

noun

Something one cannot stop thinking about

Example: He has an obsession with music.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Focus on different ending sound in 'sessions' compared to 'session'.

Note the additional syllable in 'sessional'.

Start of 'obsession' uses a short 'o', not 's'.

Pro Tips

Mastering 'sh' Sound

Practice by saying 'sheep' and 'shoe' to get comfortable with 'sh'.

Stress the Key Syllable

Always stress the first syllable 'ses' to sound more natural.

Nearby Words

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/əˈmɛnd/

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/ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/

attend

/əˈtɛnd/

authorize

/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

center

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

chronicle

/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

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