How to Pronounce Eagle

To pronounce "eagle", say EAGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈiːɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈiːɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eagle”

"eagle" has 2 syllables: eagl-e. It rhymes with regal and legal, if that helps it stick.

What does eagle mean?

noun

  1. Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
  2. A gold coin with a face value of ten dollars, formerly used in the United States.

verb

  1. To score an eagle.

Synonyms

broadwingerne

Words that rhyme with eagle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

regallegalillegalextralegalparalegalbeaglemegalgregalriegelbeeglebiegelbriegel

Related words

erneravenhawkbirdcrowstickwhiterein

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eagle"?▾

"Eagle" has 2 syllables: eagl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "eagle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eagle" is /ˈiːɡəl/.

What does "eagle" mean?▾

Eagle: Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.

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