How to pronounce aegis
Say it like EE-jus. Aegis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- jus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aegis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aegis
American and British speakers say aegis in essentially the same way: /ˈidʒəs/ in the US and /ˈiːdʒɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-jis.
What does aegis mean?
- A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown
- Guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.“under the aegis”
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Words that rhyme with aegis
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Questions about saying aegis
How do you pronounce aegis?
Say EE-jus. The American pronunciation is /ˈidʒəs/. In British English it is /ˈiːdʒɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aegis?
Aegis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · jus.
Do Americans and Brits say aegis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈidʒəs/ and the British form is /ˈiːdʒɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.