How to Pronounce Eggs

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɛɡz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “eggs”

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

What does eggs 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.

verb

  1. To encourage, incite.

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Words that rhyme with eggs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dregslegsbegspegslonglegskegsregsbootlegssegues

Related words

ballscaviarclutchesdroppingseggshellshitshuevosjaya

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eggs"?▾

"Eggs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "eggs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eggs" is /ɛɡz/.

What does "eggs" mean?▾

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

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