How to pronounce eyestripe
Say it like EYE-strype. Eyestripe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce eyestripe. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EYE
- strype
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyestripe 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.
- strypeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of eyestripe
American and British speakers say eyestripe in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪstraɪp/ in the US and /ˈaɪstraɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-strype.
What does eyestripe mean?
- A stripe on each side of the head of an animal that includes the eye, and is of a different color from the rest of the head.
- In particular, such a stripe on each side of the head of some birds.
Where does eyestripe come from?
From eye + stripe.
Questions about saying eyestripe
How do you pronounce eyestripe?
Say EYE-strype. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪstraɪp/. In British English it is /ˈaɪstraɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyestripe?
Eyestripe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · strype.
Do Americans and Brits say eyestripe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪstraɪp/ and the British form is /ˈaɪstraɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.