How to pronounce eyelashes
Say it like EYE-lash-iz. Eyelashes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- lash
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyelashes 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eyelashes
American and British speakers say eyelashes in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪˌlæʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈaɪˌlæʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-lash-iz.
What does eyelashes mean?
- plural of eyelash How to pronounce eyelash
Questions about saying eyelashes
How do you pronounce eyelashes?
Say EYE-lash-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌlæʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌlæʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyelashes?
Eyelashes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · lash · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say eyelashes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪˌlæʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈaɪˌlæʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.