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