How do you pronounce "eggshell"?

In American English: /ˈɛgˌʃɛl/ (EHG-shehl). In British English: /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ (EHGSH-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈɛgˌʃɛl/ (EHG-shehl). In Australian English: /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ (EHGSH-ehl).

Is "eggshell" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛgˌʃɛl/ (EHG-shehl), while in British English it's /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ (EHGSH-ehl).

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eggshell

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/ˈɛgˌʃɛl/

EHG-shehl

Syllable Breakdown

ɛgeggs·ʃɛlhell

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