How to pronounce eyespot
Say it like EYE-spot. Eyespot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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US American/ˈaɪˌspɑt/EYE-spot
UK British/ˈaɪspɒt/EYE-spot
- EYE
- spot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyespot 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.
- spotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of eyespot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EYE-spot.
What does eyespot mean?
noun
- Any of various primitive light-sensitive organs or regions in many diverse organisms.
- An eye-like marking on the tail of a peacock or the wing of a butterfly.
- A colored spot in a motile gamete or spore, which is sensitive to light.
Where does eyespot come from?
From eye + spot.
Questions about saying eyespot
How do you pronounce eyespot?
Say EYE-spot. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌspɑt/. In British English it is /ˈaɪspɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyespot?
Eyespot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · spot.
Is eyespot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈaɪspɒt/ (EYE-spot).