How to pronounce eggs
Say it like EGZ. Eggs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- EGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eggs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of eggs
American and British speakers say eggs in essentially the same way: /ɛɡz/ in the US and /ɛɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EGZ.
What does eggs mean?
- oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
Words that rhyme with eggs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eggs.
Questions about saying eggs
How do you pronounce eggs?
Say EGZ. The American pronunciation is /ɛɡz/. In British English it is /ɛɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eggs?
Eggs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say eggs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛɡz/ and the British form is /ɛɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.