How to pronounce eyelash
Say it like EYE-lash. Eyelash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- lash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyelash 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.
- lashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of eyelash
American and British speakers say eyelash in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪˌlæʃ/ in the US and /ˈaɪˌlæʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-lash.
What does eyelash mean?
- One of the hairs which grows along the edge of eyelids.
Where does eyelash come from?
From eye + lash.
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Questions about saying eyelash
How do you pronounce eyelash?
Say EYE-lash. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌlæʃ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌlæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyelash?
Eyelash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · lash.
Do Americans and Brits say eyelash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪˌlæʃ/ and the British form is /ˈaɪˌlæʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.