How to pronounce eyedropper
Say it like EYE-drop-er. Eyedropper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- drop
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyedropper 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of eyedropper
- 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: EYE-drop-uh.
What does eyedropper mean?
- A dropper for administering eyedrops.
Where does eyedropper come from?
From eye + dropper.
Questions about saying eyedropper
How do you pronounce eyedropper?
Say EYE-drop-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌdrɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌdrɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyedropper?
Eyedropper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · drop · er.
Is eyedropper 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 /ˈaɪˌdrɒpə/ (EYE-drop-uh).