How to pronounce eggshaped
Say it like EG-shaypt. Eggshaped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛɡˌʃeɪpt/EG-shaypt
UK British/ˈɛɡˌʃeɪpt/EG-shaypt
- EG
- shaypt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eggshaped 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.
- shayptGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of eggshaped
American and British speakers say eggshaped in essentially the same way: /ˈɛɡˌʃeɪpt/ in the US and /ˈɛɡˌʃeɪpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EG-shaypt.
What does eggshaped mean?
adjective
- Alternative spelling of egg-shaped.
Questions about saying eggshaped
How do you pronounce eggshaped?
Say EG-shaypt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡˌʃeɪpt/. In British English it is /ˈɛɡˌʃeɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eggshaped?
Eggshaped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · shaypt.
Do Americans and Brits say eggshaped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛɡˌʃeɪpt/ and the British form is /ˈɛɡˌʃeɪpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.