ego

/ˈiːɡoʊ/

Syllables e·go

Stress E-go

Phonics Breakdown

e

/iː/

magic e

go

/ɡoʊ/

long o

Meaning

a person's sense of self-importance or self-esteem

Sound Reference

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e=/iː/(me) + go=/ɡoʊ/(go)

Example

His ego was hurt by the criticism.