How to pronounce earshot
Say it like EER-shaht. Earshot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɪrˌʃɑt/EER-shaht
UK British/ˈɪəˌʃɒt/EER-shot
- EER
- shaht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earshot 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.
- shahtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of earshot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EER-shot.
Other ways to say earshot
Earshot also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EER-shaht /ˈirˌʃɑt/
What does earshot mean?
noun
- A distance from which sound is still audible.“I'll row out on the lake but stay within earshot.”
Where does earshot come from?
From ear + shot.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying earshot
How do you pronounce earshot?
Say EER-shaht. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrˌʃɑt/. In British English it is /ˈɪəˌʃɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earshot?
Earshot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER). Broken into parts: EER · shaht.
Is earshot 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 /ˈɪəˌʃɒt/ (EER-shot).