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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

eyeglass

/ˈaɪˌɡlæs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.33 in modern English

Syllables
eye-glass
IPA
/ˈaɪˌɡlæs/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An artificial lens, especially one of a pair.

noun

A monocle.

noun

An eyepiece.

noun

The lens of the eye.

Obsolete

noun

Attributive form of eyeglasses.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From eye + glass.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈaɪˌɡlæs/

Usage

Inflected Forms

eyeglasses (plural)

Derived Forms

eyeglassed

Synonyms

monocle

Rhymes With

spyglass

Questions

How do you pronounce eyeglass?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌɡlæs/.
What does eyeglass mean?
An artificial lens, especially one of a pair.
Where does eyeglass come from?
From eye + glass.

How to pronounce eyeglass

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈaɪˌɡlæs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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