How to pronounce walleyed
Say it like WAW-lyde. Walleyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- lyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Walleyed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of walleyed
American and British speakers say walleyed in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔlaɪd/ in the US and /ˈwɔːlaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAW-lyde.
What does walleyed mean?
- Having eyes with a pale-colored iris.
- Having eyes of different colors.
- Suffering from exotropia.
Where does walleyed come from?
Inherited from Middle English wawil-eghed, Middle English wolden-eiged (“having very light-colored eyes; having parti-colored eyes”), from Old Norse vagl-eygr (“having speckled eyes”), in turn from Old Norse vagl (“speck or beam in the eye”
Questions about saying walleyed
How do you pronounce walleyed?
Say WAW-lyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔlaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in walleyed?
Walleyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · lyde.
Do Americans and Brits say walleyed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔlaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈwɔːlaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.