How to pronounce Egyptian
Say it like ih-JIP-shun. Egyptian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIP).
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- ih
- JIP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egyptian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Egyptian
American and British speakers say Egyptian in essentially the same way: /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/ in the US and /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-JIP-shun.
What does Egyptian mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Egypt
- the ancient and now extinct language of Egypt under the Pharaohs; written records date back to 3000 BC
- of or relating to or characteristic of Egypt or its people or their language
Words that rhyme with Egyptian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Egyptian.
Questions about saying Egyptian
How do you pronounce Egyptian?
Say ih-JIP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Egyptian?
Egyptian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIP). Broken into parts: ih · JIP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say Egyptian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.