How to pronounce eggcorn
Say it like EG-korn. Eggcorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
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- EG
- korn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eggcorn 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.
- kornKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of eggcorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EG-kawn.
What does eggcorn mean?
- A word or phrase that sounds like and is mistakenly used in a seemingly logical or plausible way for another word or phrase either on its own or as part of a set expression
Where does eggcorn come from?
Suggested by British-American linguist Geoffrey K.
Questions about saying eggcorn
How do you pronounce eggcorn?
Say EG-korn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡkɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈɛɡkɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eggcorn?
Eggcorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · korn.
Is eggcorn 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 /ˈɛɡkɔːn/ (EG-kawn).