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Egg: how to say it, spell it and use it

egg

/eɡ/

Short answer

The English word egg is pronounced /eɡ/. It is spelled E-G-G and has 3 letters. With a or an: an egg. The plural is eggs.

Example sentence

I have an egg for breakfast.

Key facts

English
egg
Pronunciation
/eɡ/
With a or an
an egg
Plural
eggs
Spelling
E-G-G
Number of letters
3
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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce egg?

Egg is pronounced /eɡ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell egg?

Egg is spelled E-G-G. It has 3 letters.

What is the plural of egg?

The plural of egg is eggs.

Do you say a or an before egg?

Say an egg.

How do you use egg in a sentence?

For example: I have an egg for breakfast.

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