How to pronounce earache
Say it like EE-rayk. Earache has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- rayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earache pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- raykKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of earache
American and British speakers say earache in essentially the same way: /ˈireɪk/ in the US and /ˈɪəreɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: EER-rayk.
What does earache mean?
- A pain in the middle or inner ear.
- Annoyance or aggravation caused by noise, especially the sound of someone nagging, complaining, issuing orders, etc.“I can't stay too late at the pub, otherwise I'll get a load of earache from the missus.”
Where does earache come from?
From ear + ache.
Questions about saying earache
How do you pronounce earache?
Say EE-rayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈireɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɪəreɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earache?
Earache has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · rayk.
Do Americans and Brits say earache the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈireɪk/ and the British form is /ˈɪəreɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.