How to pronounce eggy
Say it like EG-ee. Eggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce eggy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eggy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eggy
American and British speakers say eggy in essentially the same way: /ˈɛɡi/ in the US and /ˈɛɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EG-ee.
What does eggy mean?
- Covered with or dipped in egg.“eggy bread”
- Resembling eggs in some way.“an eggy smell/taste”
- Of or relating to an egg or eggs.
- Slightly annoyed.
- Awkward or uncomfortable.
Where does eggy come from?
From egg + -y.
Questions about saying eggy
How do you pronounce eggy?
Say EG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡi/. In British English it is /ˈɛɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eggy?
Eggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say eggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛɡi/ and the British form is /ˈɛɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.