How to pronounce eyedrop
Say it like EYE-drop. Eyedrop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- drop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyedrop 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.
- dropGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of eyedrop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EYE-drop.
What does eyedrop mean?
- Medicine to be administered to the eyes in the form of a drop of liquid.
- A tear.
Where does eyedrop come from?
From eye + drop. Compare West Frisian eachdrip (“tear”, literally “eyedrop”), Dutch oogdrup (“tear”, literally “eyedrop”).
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Questions about saying eyedrop
How do you pronounce eyedrop?
Say EYE-drop. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌdrɑp/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌdrɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyedrop?
Eyedrop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · drop.
Is eyedrop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈaɪˌdrɒp/ (EYE-drop).