How to pronounce egoist
Say it like EE-goh-ist. Egoist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- goh
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egoist 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.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of egoist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EE-goh-ist.
What does egoist mean?
- An advocate of egoism.
- An egocentric or self-centered person.
Where does egoist come from?
From French égoïste, from Latin ego + -iste.
Questions about saying egoist
How do you pronounce egoist?
Say EE-goh-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈiɡoʊɪst/. In British English it is /ˈiːɡəʊɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egoist?
Egoist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · goh · ist.
Is egoist 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 /ˈiːɡəʊɪst/ (EE-goh-ist).