French · Difficult words
How to pronounce égoïste in French
égoïste
Selfish
French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
égoïste is pronounced /e.ɡo.ist/ in French. In égoïste: Keep /e/ steady from beginning to end. Listen for a clear vowel without the movement at the end of English “day”. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in égoïste
Read égoïste in these IPA segments: e · ɡo · ist. Dots and stress marks identify the boundaries shown in the reference; these symbols are not English spelling. French prominence belongs to the spoken phrase. Do not impose a heavy English-style stress on every isolated word.
1.A steady /e/ vowel
In égoïste: Keep /e/ steady from beginning to end. Listen for a clear vowel without the movement at the end of English “day”.
Watch out: The English-style “ay” respelling is only a guide; avoid its final y-like glide.
2.A steady /o/ vowel
In égoïste: Round the lips and keep the tongue toward the back for a steady /o/. Follow the length indicated in the transcription.
Watch out: Avoid automatically turning a single /o/ into the moving vowel of English “go”.
3.Front-vowel position
In égoïste: Listen for the distinction between the closer /i/ and the more relaxed /ɪ/ when shown. Keep your tongue toward the front.
Watch out: Do not decide vowel quality from English spelling alone.
Hear it in context
Ne sois pas égoïste, laisse-en pour les autres.
Don't be selfish; leave some for the others.
Listen once, say it aloud, then replay at 1.00×. Keep the word connected to the surrounding sentence rather than giving every syllable equal weight.
Pronunciation and variety
égoïste is presented using French of France. Regional accents and connected speech can change details. The isolated word and the example let you compare the dictionary form with a short spoken context.
The English-style respelling is approximate. Use the IPA and recording together for vowel quality and consonants that do not have an exact English equivalent.
Meaning and everyday use
Questions about égoïste
How do you pronounce égoïste?
égoïste is pronounced /e.ɡo.ist/ in French. In égoïste: Keep /e/ steady from beginning to end. Listen for a clear vowel without the movement at the end of English “day”. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In égoïste: Keep /e/ steady from beginning to end. Listen for a clear vowel without the movement at the end of English “day”. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
