Pronunciation guide
How to say “Egg” in Bengali
Say “dim”. Written ডিম in Bengali.
ডিম
Say it: “dim”
Formal notation: ḍim
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
ḍim
Speaking tips for this word
- Retroflex consonants (ṭ, ḍ, ṇ, ṣ) are pronounced with the tongue curled back, touching the roof of the mouth — different from English t/d/n/sh.
Saying “Egg” in Bengali — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Egg" in Bengali?
Say "dim" — broken into syllables: ḍim. The native spelling is ডিম.
What is the simplest way to say "Egg" in Bengali?
The most common Bengali word for "egg" is ডিম, pronounced "dim". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "ḍim" the same as "dim"?
Yes. "ḍim" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "dim" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Egg" in Bengali?
Yes — common alternates include: Dim. ডিম is the most widely understood.
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