How to pronounce eyeshadow
Say it like EYE-shad-oh. Eyeshadow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- shad
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyeshadow 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.
- shadGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of eyeshadow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EYE-shad-oh.
What does eyeshadow mean?
- Alternative spelling of eye shadow
Where does eyeshadow come from?
From eye + shadow.
Questions about saying eyeshadow
How do you pronounce eyeshadow?
Say EYE-shad-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌʃædoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌʃædəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyeshadow?
Eyeshadow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · shad · oh.
Is eyeshadow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈaɪˌʃædəʊ/ (EYE-shad-oh).