How to pronounce egret
Say it like EE-grit. Egret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- grit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egret 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.
- gritKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of egret
American and British speakers say egret in essentially the same way: /ˈiɡrɪt/ in the US and /ˈiːɡrɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-grit.
What does egret mean?
- Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea that includes herons, many of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season.
- A plume or tuft of feathers worn as a part of a headdress, or anything imitating such an ornament.
- The flying feathery or hairy crown of seeds or achenes, such as the down of the thistle.
Where does egret come from?
From Middle English, from Anglo-Norman egret, aigrette (“egret”), from Old Occitan aigreta, diminutive of aigron (“heron”), from Medieval Latin hairo, from Frankish *haigro (“heron”).
Questions about saying egret
How do you pronounce egret?
Say EE-grit. The American pronunciation is /ˈiɡrɪt/. In British English it is /ˈiːɡrɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egret?
Egret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · grit.
Do Americans and Brits say egret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈiɡrɪt/ and the British form is /ˈiːɡrɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.