How to pronounce eggnog
Say it like EG-nog. Eggnog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
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- EG
- nog
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eggnog 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.
- nogKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of eggnog
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eg-NOG.
What does eggnog mean?
- A beverage based on milk, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg; often made alcoholic with rum, brandy, or whisky; popular at Christmas.
Where does eggnog come from?
The second element is uncertain and long-debated; prominent claims include Norfolk dialect nog (“strong ale”), or a clipping of noggin (“small, carved wooden mug used to serve alcohol”) (q.v.).
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Questions about saying eggnog
How do you pronounce eggnog?
Say EG-nog. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡnɑɡ/. In British English it is /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eggnog?
Eggnog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · nog.
Is eggnog pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ (eg-NOG).