How to pronounce eyebag
Say it like EYE-bag. Eyebag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- bag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyebag 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.
- bagKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of eyebag
American and British speakers say eyebag in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪbæɡ/ in the US and /ˈaɪbæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-bag.
What does eyebag mean?
- A mild swelling or puffiness under and around the eye, generally caused by lack of sleep or illness.
Where does eyebag come from?
From eye + bag.
Questions about saying eyebag
How do you pronounce eyebag?
Say EYE-bag. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪbæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪbæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyebag?
Eyebag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · bag.
Do Americans and Brits say eyebag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪbæɡ/ and the British form is /ˈaɪbæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.