How to pronounce “aegis”
Aegis is pronounced /ˈiːdʒəs/. It has 2 syllables, and the beat falls on the first one — iː. Below: the syllable split, native audio in both accents, the mistake people actually make with this word, and every individual sound in it explained.
Syllables and stress
Split it into 2 beats. The highlighted syllable is the strong one: say it louder, longer and a touch higher in pitch, and let the others fall away. English is a stress-timed language, so getting iː in the right place matters more to a listener than getting every vowel perfect.
Stress pattern Oo — capital letters mark the stressed beats.
“aegis” sound by sound
“aegis” is built out of 4 sounds. Say each one on its own first, slowly, then run them together at speed. Every sound links to a full guide with mouth position, the mistake learners make with it, and other words that use it.
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iːSpread the lips into a smile, push the front of the tongue high and forward, and hold the sound tense and long.
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dʒThe voiced twin of /tʃ/: stop the air with the tongue at the ridge and release it into a voiced /ʒ/ buzz.
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əDo almost nothing: leave the tongue in its neutral resting position, mouth slightly open, and make the shortest, weakest possible vowel.
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sHold the tongue tip near (not touching) the ridge behind the upper teeth and force a narrow stream of air down the groove of the tongue.
Words that rhyme with “aegis”
Same ending sound from the stressed vowel on — a good way to hear whether you have the vowel right:
Questions people ask about “aegis”
- How do you pronounce “aegis”?
- “aegis” is pronounced /ˈiːdʒəs/, with the stress on the first syllable (iː). Press the US or UK button above to hear it spoken.
- How many syllables are in “aegis”?
- “aegis” has 2 syllables: iː · dʒəs. The stress pattern is Oo.
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