How to pronounce eyehole
Say it like EYE-hohl. Eyehole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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US American/ˈaɪˌhoʊl/EYE-hohl
UK British/ˈaɪˌhəʊl/EYE-hohl
- EYE
- hohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyehole 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.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of eyehole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EYE-hohl.
What does eyehole mean?
noun
- The hole to which the viewer places his or her eye in a device such as a telescope.
- The hole in a mask, helmet, or costume corresponding to the position of the eye, allowing the eye to look through it.
- The hole in the face where the eye resides.
Where does eyehole come from?
From eye + hole.
Questions about saying eyehole
How do you pronounce eyehole?
Say EYE-hohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌhoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌhəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyehole?
Eyehole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · hohl.
Is eyehole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈaɪˌhəʊl/ (EYE-hohl).