Pronunciation: [ɪd͡ʒˈɪpʃən pˈɪɹɐmˌɪdz] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "egyptian pyramids" is [ɪd͡ʒˈɪpʃən pˈɪɹɐmˌɪdz], [ɪdʒˈɪpʃən pˈɪɹɐmˌɪdz], [ɪ_dʒ_ˈɪ_p_ʃ_ə_n p_ˈɪ_ɹ_ɐ_m_ˌɪ_d_z] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Egyptian pyramids are massive structures built in ancient Egypt, characterized by towering structures with four triangular sides that converge to a point, creating a distinctive pyramid shape. These architectural wonders were constructed as tombs for pharaohs and important individuals of ancient Egypt. They served as monuments and eternal resting places, where the deceased could prepare for the afterlife and continue their journey as divine rulers.
The Egyptian pyramids were ingeniously designed and meticulously built using limestone and granite blocks, often weighing several tons, which were quarried and transported with great precision. The construction process involved an enormous workforce of skilled laborers, architects, and engineers. The pyramids were constructed on the west bank of the Nile River, as an important ritual practice associated with the setting sun and the afterlife.
The most iconic pyramids in Egypt include the Great Pyramid of Giza, built for Pharaoh Khufu, also known as Cheops, and the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. These remarkable structures are emblematic of the advanced architectural and engineering abilities of the ancient Egyptians.
Today, Egyptian pyramids serve as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of ancient Egypt. They are considered some of the most significant archaeological sites on Earth and continue to captivate the imagination of people around the globe.
The word "Egyptian" refers to the country Egypt, which is derived from the Greek word "Aigyptos". This Greek term is believed to be derived from the ancient Egyptian name "Hwt-ka-Ptah", which means "the house of the ka of Ptah". Ptah was an Egyptian god associated with creation and craftsmen, and his temple in Memphis was a prominent religious center in ancient Egypt. The Greeks, when encountering this term, modified it into "Aigyptos", ultimately giving the modern name "Egypt".
The word "pyramid" has its origins in the Greek language as well. It is derived from the Greek "pyramis", which referred to a type of cake in the shape of a pyramid. The Greek term may have been influenced by the Egyptian word "mr", which meant "pyramid" or "place of ascendance".
