How to pronounce egger
Say it like EG-er. Egger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
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- EG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egger 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 egger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EG-uh.
What does egger mean?
- One who gathers eggs.
- An eggar moth; any of various species of family Lasiocampidae, especially the oak eggar-moth, Lasiocampa quercus.
Where does egger come from?
From egg + -er.
Words that rhyme with egger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of egger.
Questions about saying egger
How do you pronounce egger?
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 egger?
Egger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · er.
Is egger 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).