How to pronounce deadeye
Say it like DED-eye. Deadeye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
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- DED
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deadeye pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of deadeye
American and British speakers say deadeye in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛdaɪ/ in the US and /ˈdɛdaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DED-eye.
What does deadeye mean?
- Very accurate in shooting or throwing.
- Cold; unfriendly.
- A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds.
- A very accurate marksman.
- A penchant for noticing a particular thing, or a person who has such a penchant.
Where does deadeye come from?
For biological eye stabilization during head and neck movement, see vestibulo-ocular reflex
Words that rhyme with deadeye
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Questions about saying deadeye
How do you pronounce deadeye?
Say DED-eye. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deadeye?
Deadeye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · eye.
Do Americans and Brits say deadeye the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛdaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdɛdaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.