How to pronounce earpiece
Say it like EER-pees. Earpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce earpiece. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EER
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earpiece pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- peesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of earpiece
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EER-pees.
What does earpiece mean?
- A speaker placed inside or held near to the ear.“Holding the earpiece to my ear, I could hear him speaking clearly.”
- A receiver of a telephone to hold near to one's ear.
- The arm on a pair of glasses that hooks over the ear to hold them in place.“My glasses won't stay on, as I've broken the left earpiece.”
Where does earpiece come from?
From ear + piece.
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Questions about saying earpiece
How do you pronounce earpiece?
Say EER-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrpis/. In British English it is /ˈɪəpiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earpiece?
Earpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER). Broken into parts: EER · pees.
Is earpiece pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɪəpiːs/ (EER-pees).