How to Pronounce Egret

To pronounce "egret", say EGR-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈi.ɡɹɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

egret

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying egret, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈi.ɡɹɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “egret”

"egret" has 2 syllables: egr-et.

What does egret mean?

noun

  1. Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea that includes herons, many of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season.
  2. A plume or tuft of feathers worn as a part of a headdress, or anything imitating such an ornament.

Synonyms

aigrette

Related words

heronaigrette

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "egret"?▾

"Egret" has 2 syllables: egr · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "egret"?▾

The IPA transcription of "egret" is /ˈi.ɡɹɪt/.

What does "egret" mean?▾

Egret: Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea that includes herons, many of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “egret” in the full dictionary →