How to pronounce eyescrew
Say it like EYE-skroo. Eyescrew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- skroo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyescrew 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.
- skrooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of eyescrew
American and British speakers say eyescrew in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪˌskru/ in the US and /ˈaɪˌskruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-skroo.
What does eyescrew mean?
- Alternative form of screw eye.
Questions about saying eyescrew
How do you pronounce eyescrew?
Say EYE-skroo. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌskru/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌskruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyescrew?
Eyescrew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · skroo.
Do Americans and Brits say eyescrew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪˌskru/ and the British form is /ˈaɪˌskruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.