εγ-
Greek
Prefix
Usage notes
The εγ- or έγ- variations of εν- occur before:
- κ - εγκρίνω (“include”) /eŋˈɡrino/ - έγκριση (“approval”) /ˈeŋɡrisi/
- 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 [e] and [i] - εγγεγραμμένος (“registered”) /enʝeɣraˈmenos/ or, in some words /ŋɟ/ εγγύηση (“guarantee”) /eŋˈɟi.si/
- the double < γγ > pronounced /ŋɣ/, or, in some words /ŋɡ/ εγγονή (“granddaughter”) /eŋɡoˈni/
- χ - εγχείρηση (“operation”) /enˈçirisi/ - έγχρωμος (“with colours”) /ˈeŋxromos/
- pronounced /nx/
- or /nç/ before [e] and [i]
- pronounced /nx/