How to pronounce eyestrain
Say it like EYE-strayn. Eyestrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- strayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyestrain 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.
- straynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of eyestrain
American and British speakers say eyestrain in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪˌstreɪn/ in the US and /ˈaɪˌstreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-strayn.
What does eyestrain mean?
- Tiredness or pain in the eyes, sometimes accompanied by headache, caused by excessive or improper use of the eyes, or by uncorrected defects of vision.
Where does eyestrain come from?
From eye + strain.
Questions about saying eyestrain
How do you pronounce eyestrain?
Say EYE-strayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌstreɪn/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌstreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyestrain?
Eyestrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · strayn.
Do Americans and Brits say eyestrain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪˌstreɪn/ and the British form is /ˈaɪˌstreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.