How to pronounce eyelid
Say it like EYE-lid. Eyelid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- lid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyelid 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.
- lidGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eyelid
American and British speakers say eyelid in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪˌlɪd/ in the US and /ˈaɪˌlɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-lid.
What does eyelid mean?
- A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.
Where does eyelid come from?
Generally superseded non-native Middle English palpebre (“eyelid”), borrowed from Latin palpebra (“eyelid”) (see Modern English palpebra).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying eyelid
How do you pronounce eyelid?
Say EYE-lid. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌlɪd/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌlɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyelid?
Eyelid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · lid.
Do Americans and Brits say eyelid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪˌlɪd/ and the British form is /ˈaɪˌlɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.