How to pronounce eggcup
Say it like EG-kuhp. Eggcup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
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- EG
- kuhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eggcup 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.
- kuhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of eggcup
American and British speakers say eggcup in essentially the same way: /ˈɛɡˌkʌp/ in the US and /ˈɛɡˌkʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: EG-kuhp.
What does eggcup mean?
- A small dish used to support a boiled egg while it is eaten.
Where does eggcup come from?
From egg + cup. Compare Swedish äggkopp.
Questions about saying eggcup
How do you pronounce eggcup?
Say EG-kuhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡˌkʌp/. In British English it is /ˈɛɡˌkʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eggcup?
Eggcup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · kuhp.
Do Americans and Brits say eggcup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛɡˌkʌp/ and the British form is /ˈɛɡˌkʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.