How to Pronounce "eggshell"
word
ˈɛɡˌʃɛɫ
EG-shel
ˈɛɡʃɛl
EG-shel
Definition
The hard, thin outer layer that covers an egg. It protects the inside until the egg is used or hatched.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɡˌʃɛɫ
British English
ˈɛɡʃɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EG-shel
UK
EG-shel
Listen in Context
Be careful not to break the eggshell.
The bird's eggshell was white and very thin.
She gently cleaned the eggshell before cooking.
There's a tiny crack in the eggshell, so be careful when handling it.