How to pronounce eagre
Say it like AY-gher. Eagre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eagre 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.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eagre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AY-guh.
What does eagre mean?
- a tidal bore
Where does eagre come from?
Not attested in Middle English; either from Old English *ēagor (“water, sea”) (attested in ēagorstrēam) or Old Norse ægir (“sea, ocean”); however, both possibilities fail to show the phonological outcome one would expect.
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Words that rhyme with eagre
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Questions about saying eagre
How do you pronounce eagre?
Say AY-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪɡər/. In British English it is /ˈeɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eagre?
Eagre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · gher.
Is eagre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈeɪɡə/ (AY-guh).