How to pronounce ego
Say it like EE-goh. Ego has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ego pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ego
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EE-goh.
What does ego mean?
- an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
- your consciousness of your own identity
- (psychoanalysis) the conscious mind
Where does ego come from?
Borrowed from Latin ego (“I”).
Words that rhyme with ego
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ego.
Questions about saying ego
How do you pronounce ego?
Say EE-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈiɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈiːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ego?
Ego has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · goh.
Is ego pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈiːɡəʊ/ (EE-goh).