How to pronounce eyewash
Say it like EYE-wahsh. Eyewash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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US American/ˈaɪwɑʃ/EYE-wahsh
UK British/ˈaɪwɒʃ/EYE-wosh
- EYE
- wahsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyewash 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.
- wahshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of eyewash
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EYE-wosh.
What does eyewash mean?
noun
- The washing out of the eyes with copious solution (usually water alone) to quickly remove an irritant, as for example in laboratories and industrial plants; the washing solution itself.“an eyewash station on every floor of the building”
- A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes.
- Something deceptive and superficially pleasing but without accurate or genuine substance: camouflage; disguise; false front; pretense; nonsense.
- To fool with nonsense or flattery.
- To keep information secret by sending false information to many people in one's own organization, and correct information to a select few.
Questions about saying eyewash
How do you pronounce eyewash?
Say EYE-wahsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪwɑʃ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪwɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyewash?
Eyewash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · wahsh.
Is eyewash 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 /ˈaɪwɒʃ/ (EYE-wosh).