How to pronounce eggar
Say it like EG-er. Eggar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛɡɚ/EG-er
UK British/ˈɛɡə/EG-uh
- EG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eggar 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of eggar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EG-uh.
What does eggar mean?
noun
- Any moth of the family Lasiocampidae.
Where does eggar come from?
Alteration of egger, in reference to the shape of this moth's cocoon.
Words that rhyme with eggar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eggar.
Questions about saying eggar
How do you pronounce eggar?
Say EG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eggar?
Eggar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · er.
Is eggar 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 /ˈɛɡə/ (EG-uh).