How to pronounce eyewitness
Say it like EYE-wit-nus. Eyewitness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- wit
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyewitness 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.
- witGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eyewitness
American and British speakers say eyewitness in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪˌwɪtnəs/ in the US and /ˈaɪˌwɪtnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-wit-nus.
What does eyewitness mean?
- Someone who sees an event and can report or testify about it.
- To be present at an event or incident, and see and observe it.
Where does eyewitness come from?
From eye + witness.
Questions about saying eyewitness
How do you pronounce eyewitness?
Say EYE-wit-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌwɪtnəs/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌwɪtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyewitness?
Eyewitness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · wit · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say eyewitness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪˌwɪtnəs/ and the British form is /ˈaɪˌwɪtnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.