εγ-

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See also: ἐγ-, and ἔγ-

Greek

Prefix

εγ- • (eg-) or έγ-

  1. Alternative form of εν- (en-) (occurring before κ, γ, χ)
    Polytonic spelling: ἐγ- or ἔγ-

Usage notes

The εγ- or έγ- variations of εν- occur before:

  • κ - εγκρίνω (“include”) /eŋˈɡrino/ - έγκριση (“approval”) /ˈeŋɡrisi/
    pronounced IPA(key): /ŋɡ/ (some speakers suppress the nasal)
    or /ŋɟ/ before and - έγκυρος (“valid”) /ˈeŋɟiros/
  • γ - εγγραφή (“registration”) /eŋɣraˈfi/ - έγγραφο (“document”) /ˈeŋɣrafo/
    the double < γγ > pronounced /ŋɣ/, or, in some words /ŋɡ/ εγγονή (“granddaughter”) /eŋɡoˈni/
    some speakers, in fast speech pronounce /ŋɣ/ as /ŋɡ/ or /ɡ/
    the double < γγ > pronounced /nʝ/ before and - εγγεγραμμένος (“registered”) /enʝeɣraˈmenos/ or, in some words /ŋɟ/ εγγύηση (“guarantee”) /eŋˈɟi.si/
  • χ - εγχείρηση (“operation”) /enˈçirisi/ - έγχρωμος (“with colours”) /ˈeŋxromos/
    pronounced /nx/
    or /nç/ before and

Derived terms

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