How to pronounce eights
Say it like AYTS. Eights is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eights pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of eights
American and British speakers say eights in essentially the same way: /eɪts/ in the US and /eɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYTS.
What does eights mean?
Words that rhyme with eights
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eights.
Questions about saying eights
How do you pronounce eights?
Say AYTS. The American pronunciation is /eɪts/. In British English it is /eɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eights?
Eights is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say eights the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪts/ and the British form is /eɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.