How to pronounce eggheads
Say it like EG-hedz. Eggheads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
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- EG
- hedz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eggheads 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.
- hedzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of eggheads
American and British speakers say eggheads in essentially the same way: /ˈɛɡˌhɛdz/ in the US and /ˈɛɡˌhɛdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EG-hedz.
What does eggheads mean?
- plural of egghead How to pronounce egghead
Questions about saying eggheads
How do you pronounce eggheads?
Say EG-hedz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡˌhɛdz/. In British English it is /ˈɛɡˌhɛdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eggheads?
Eggheads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · hedz.
Do Americans and Brits say eggheads the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛɡˌhɛdz/ and the British form is /ˈɛɡˌhɛdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.