To pronounce "egress", say EGR-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈiːɡɹɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈiːɡɹɛs/
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"egress" has 2 syllables: egr-ess. It rhymes with nonetheless and nevertheless, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The window provides an egress in the event of an emergency.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Egress" has 2 syllables: egr · ess.
The IPA transcription of "egress" is /ˈiːɡɹɛs/.
Egress: An exit or way out.
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