How to pronounce eggnant
Say it like EG-nunt. Eggnant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
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- EG
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eggnant 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.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eggnant
American and British speakers say eggnant in essentially the same way: /ˈɛɡnənt/ in the US and /ˈɛɡnənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EG-nunt.
What does eggnant mean?
- Having an egg developing inside one's body.
- Having a silicone egg inside one's body for sexual pleasure.
- Owning an eggnant animal.
Where does eggnant come from?
Blend of egg + pregnant.
Words that rhyme with eggnant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eggnant.
Questions about saying eggnant
How do you pronounce eggnant?
Say EG-nunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡnənt/. In British English it is /ˈɛɡnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eggnant?
Eggnant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · nunt.
Do Americans and Brits say eggnant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛɡnənt/ and the British form is /ˈɛɡnənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.