How to pronounce eyedrops
Say it like EYE-drops. Eyedrops has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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US American/ˈaɪˌdrɑps/EYE-drops
UK British/ˈaɪˌdrɒps/EYE-drops
- EYE
- drops
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyedrops 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.
- dropsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of eyedrops
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EYE-drops.
What does eyedrops mean?
noun
- plural of eyedrop How to pronounce eyedrop
Questions about saying eyedrops
How do you pronounce eyedrops?
Say EYE-drops. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌdrɑps/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌdrɒps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyedrops?
Eyedrops has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · drops.
Is eyedrops 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 /ˈaɪˌdrɒps/ (EYE-drops).