How to pronounce eyesight
Say it like EYE-syte. Eyesight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyesight 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.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of eyesight
American and British speakers say eyesight in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-syte.
What does eyesight mean?
- Vision or the faculty of sight.“good eyesight”
- View or the range of vision.
Where does eyesight come from?
From Middle English eiȝesiht, ieȝesihte, ehsihthe, eihsihthe, eȝhesihthe, equivalent to eye + sight.
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Questions about saying eyesight
How do you pronounce eyesight?
Say EYE-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyesight?
Eyesight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say eyesight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.