How to Pronounce "eyeglass"
word
ˈaɪˌɡɫæs
EYE-glas
ˈaɪɡlɑːs
EYE-glahss
Definition
An eyeglass is a single lens used to help someone see better, held in place in front of one eye. It is not the same as a pair of glasses, which have two lenses.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪˌɡɫæs
British English
ˈaɪɡlɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-glas
UK
EYE-glahss
Listen in Context
A eyeglass is used for only one eye.
He wore a eyeglass to read small text.
This old man collected rare eyeglass types.
In old movies, you sometimes see a character with a monocle, or eyeglass.