Proper Pronunciation Guide
esprit de corps
[ɛ 
spri də kɔ͜ɚ]
Tips:
- Pronounce the initia letter “e” as the short vowel /ɛ/.
- Pronounce the letter “i”—in the second syllable—like the name of the letter “e”—/i/.
- Do not pronounce the letter “t” nor the letters “ps” at the ends of the words.
- Pronounce the letter “e” in the middle word—”de”—as the weak schwa vowel /ə/.
- Stress the second and fourth syllables equally.
Practice Sentence:
| This director always attempts to establish a strong esprit de corps among all of the people working on the production of a play. |
Definition:
(noun) A feeling of common purpose and enthusiasm among a group of people.