How to pronounce eigengrau
Say it like EYE-gun-grow. Eigengrau has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- gun
- grow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eigengrau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- growKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of eigengrau
American and British speakers say eigengrau in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪɡənɡraʊ/ in the US and /ˈaɪɡənɡraʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-gun-grow.
What does eigengrau mean?
- The dark gray color seen by the eyes in perfect darkness as a result of signals from the optic nerves.
Where does eigengrau come from?
From German Eigengrau (“intrinsic gray”).
Questions about saying eigengrau
How do you pronounce eigengrau?
Say EYE-gun-grow. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɡənɡraʊ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪɡənɡraʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eigengrau?
Eigengrau has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · gun · grow.
Do Americans and Brits say eigengrau the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪɡənɡraʊ/ and the British form is /ˈaɪɡənɡraʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.