Eggplant: how to say it, spell it and use it
eggplant
/ˈeɡplænt/
Short answer
The English word eggplant is pronounced /ˈeɡplænt/. It is spelled E-G-G-P-L-A-N-T and has 8 letters. With a or an: an eggplant. The plural is eggplants. In British English people say aubergine.
Example sentence
The eggplant is purple.
American: eggplant. British: aubergine.
Key facts
- English
- eggplant
- Pronunciation
- /ˈeɡplænt/
- With a or an
- an eggplant
- Plural
- eggplants
- British
- aubergine
- Spelling
- E-G-G-P-L-A-N-T
- Number of letters
- 8
- Word list
- Fruits and Vegetables in English for Kids
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How do you pronounce eggplant?
Eggplant is pronounced /ˈeɡplænt/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell eggplant?
Eggplant is spelled E-G-G-P-L-A-N-T. It has 8 letters.
What is the plural of eggplant?
The plural of eggplant is eggplants.
Do you say a or an before eggplant?
Say an eggplant.
How do you use eggplant in a sentence?
For example: The eggplant is purple.
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