How to Pronounce Egg

To pronounce "egg", say EGG — one syllable, IPA /eɪɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/eɪɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “egg”

"egg" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bootleg and segue, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: egge — easy to mix up when writing.

What does egg mean?

noun

  1. An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, reptiles, insects and other animals, housing the embryo during its development.
  2. The egg of a domestic fowl (especially a hen) or its contents, used as food.

    “I also determine the minimal amount of egg required to make good mayonnaise.”

verb

  1. To throw eggs at.
  2. To dip in or coat with beaten egg.

Words that rhyme with egg

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bootlegseguepegbegnegnutmegmeglegkegclegggreglegge

Related words

testiclegonadtestisnutbollockballockballoviposition

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "egg"?▾

"Egg" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "egg"?▾

The IPA transcription of "egg" is /eɪɡ/.

What does "egg" mean?▾

Egg: An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, reptiles, insects and other animals, housing the embryo during its development.

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