How to pronounce eyelike
Say it like EYE-lyke. Eyelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyelike 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.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of eyelike
American and British speakers say eyelike in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈaɪˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-lyke.
What does eyelike mean?
- Resembling an eye.“Peacocks have eyelike spots on their tail feathers.”
Where does eyelike come from?
From eye + -like.
Questions about saying eyelike
How do you pronounce eyelike?
Say EYE-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyelike?
Eyelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say eyelike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈaɪˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.