To pronounce "eagerness", say EAG-ern-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈiːɡənəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
eagerness
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/ˈiːɡənəs/
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"eagerness" has 3 syllables: eag-ern-ess. It rhymes with meagerness, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Eagerness" has 3 syllables: eag · ern · ess.
The IPA transcription of "eagerness" is /ˈiːɡənəs/.
Eagerness: The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
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