How to pronounce eyeshade
Say it like EYE-shayd. Eyeshade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- shayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyeshade 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.
- shaydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of eyeshade
American and British speakers say eyeshade in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪˌʃeɪd/ in the US and /ˈaɪˌʃeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-shayd.
What does eyeshade mean?
- A type of headgear for shielding the eyes from glaring light, usually consisting of a visor and a headband, more popular among indoor workers in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries than today.
- A cosmetic product which may be applied to the upper eyelid and to the area near the eye to change skin coloration.
Where does eyeshade come from?
From eye + shade.
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Questions about saying eyeshade
How do you pronounce eyeshade?
Say EYE-shayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌʃeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌʃeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyeshade?
Eyeshade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · shayd.
Do Americans and Brits say eyeshade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪˌʃeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈaɪˌʃeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.