How to pronounce eyewear
Say it like EYE-wair. Eyewear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyewear 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of eyewear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-wair.
What does eyewear mean?
- A vision aid or similar device worn over the eyes, such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, or protective goggles.
Where does eyewear come from?
From eye + -wear.
Words that rhyme with eyewear
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eyewear.
Questions about saying eyewear
How do you pronounce eyewear?
Say EYE-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyewear?
Eyewear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · wair.
Is eyewear pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈaɪˌwɛə/ (EYE-wair).