How to pronounce eyesight
eyesight
/ˈaɪsaɪt/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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gh is silent here.
Eyesight, sound by sound
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
In a sentence
Poor eyesight is a handicap to a sportsman.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce eyesight?
Eyesight is pronounced /ˈaɪsaɪt/ in American English.
How many syllables are in eyesight?
Eyesight has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in eyesight?
The first syllable: /ˈaɪsaɪt/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in eyesight?
gh is silent here.