How to pronounce aegyo
Say it like EG-yoh. Aegyo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
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US American/ˈɛɡjoʊ/EG-yoh
UK British/ˈɛɡjəʊ/EG-yoh
- EG
- yoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aegyo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aegyo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EG-yoh.
What does aegyo mean?
noun
- Cuteness, adorableness, charm.
Questions about saying aegyo
How do you pronounce aegyo?
Say EG-yoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡjoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɛɡjəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aegyo?
Aegyo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · yoh.
Is aegyo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛɡjəʊ/ (EG-yoh).