How to pronounce eyeliner
Say it like EYE-ly-ner. Eyeliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- ly
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyeliner 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of eyeliner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-ly-nuh.
What does eyeliner mean?
- Makeup used to outline the eye, generally applied along or close to the lashline.
Where does eyeliner come from?
From eye + liner.
Questions about saying eyeliner
How do you pronounce eyeliner?
Say EYE-ly-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌlaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌlaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyeliner?
Eyeliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · ly · ner.
Is eyeliner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈaɪˌlaɪnə/ (EYE-ly-nuh).