How to Pronounce Eggshells

To pronounce "eggshells", say EGGSH-ells — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

EGGSH-ells

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💡 Tip for remembering “eggshells”

"eggshells" has 2 syllables: eggsh-ells. It rhymes with parallels and compels, if that helps it stick.

What does eggshells mean?

noun

  1. The shell around an egg.
  2. A pale off-white colour, like that of the eggshell.

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Words that rhyme with eggshells

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parallelscompelsfarewellsseashellsstairwellsbellsshellsspellsswellsyellsbombshellspropels

Related words

shelleggsshellsseashellsseashell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eggshells"?▾

"Eggshells" has 2 syllables: eggsh · ells.

What does "eggshells" mean?▾

Eggshells: The shell around an egg.

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