How to pronounce eyeache
Say it like EYE-ayk. Eyeache has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- ayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyeache pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- aykKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of eyeache
American and British speakers say eyeache in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪeɪk/ in the US and /ˈaɪeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-ayk.
What does eyeache mean?
- A pain or ache in the eye.
Where does eyeache come from?
From eye + ache.
Questions about saying eyeache
How do you pronounce eyeache?
Say EYE-ayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪeɪk/. In British English it is /ˈaɪeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyeache?
Eyeache has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · ayk.
Do Americans and Brits say eyeache the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪeɪk/ and the British form is /ˈaɪeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.