How to pronounce egging
Say it like EG-ing. Egging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
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- EG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of egging
American and British speakers say egging in essentially the same way: /ˈɛɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɛɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EG-ing.
What does egging mean?
- present participle and gerund of egg How to pronounce egg
- The act of pelting with eggs.
- The act of gathering the eggs of wild birds.“Plover egging was once a popular tradition.”
Questions about saying egging
How do you pronounce egging?
Say EG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egging?
Egging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say egging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɛɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.