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