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Aegis Pronunciation
Aegis is pronounced EE-juhs, IPA /ˈidʒəs/.
EE-juhs
US /ˈidʒəs/ · UK /ˈiːdʒɪs/
Syllables: EE · juhs (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The protection or sponsorship of a powerful person or organisation.
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Aegis in a Sentence
- The talks took place under the aegis of the United Nations.
- The charity operates under the aegis of the diocese.
- Research continued under the aegis of a new director.
Common Mispronunciations of Aegis
Not AY-jis
The ae pair flattens to ee in English, the same way it does in Caesar and aeon. The ay reading follows Latin rather than modern use.
Not EE-gis
The g is soft here because an i follows it, so it comes out as a j sound. Compare regis and aegis with the hard g of gift.
Tip: Two parts that rhyme with Regis: EE-juhs.
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