How to pronounce aigrette
Say it like AY-gret. Aigrette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce aigrette. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AY
- gret
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aigrette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gretKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of aigrette
American and British speakers say aigrette in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪɡrɛt/ in the US and /ˈeɪɡrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-gret.
What does aigrette mean?
- A feather or plume, or feather-shaped item, used as an adornment or ornament, typically in hats or hair.
- The lesser white heron.
- The feathery crown of some seeds (such as the dandelion).
Where does aigrette come from?
Borrowed from French aigrette (“egret”).
Questions about saying aigrette
How do you pronounce aigrette?
Say AY-gret. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪɡrɛt/. In British English it is /ˈeɪɡrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aigrette?
Aigrette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · gret.
Do Americans and Brits say aigrette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪɡrɛt/ and the British form is /ˈeɪɡrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.