How to pronounce Egan
Say it like EE-gun. Egan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
- EE
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egan 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.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Egan
American and British speakers say Egan in essentially the same way: /ˈiɡən/ in the US and /ˈiːɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-gun.
What does Egan mean?
- A ghost town in California.
- An unincorporated community in Leaf River Township, Ogle County, Illinois.
- A minor city in Moody County, South Dakota.
Where does Egan come from?
From Irish Ó hAodhagáin, literally, “descendant of Aodhagán”, from Old Irish Áedacán, from Áed + -acán, from áed (“fire”).
Words that sound like Egan
- egon
Questions about saying Egan
How do you pronounce Egan?
Say EE-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈiɡən/. In British English it is /ˈiːɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Egan?
Egan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · gun.
Do Americans and Brits say Egan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈiɡən/ and the British form is /ˈiːɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Egan?
Egan sounds the same as egon in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.