How to Pronounce "eyelids"

word

/ˈaɪˌɫɪdz/

EYE-lidz

/ˈaɪlɪdz/

EYE-lidz

Definition

The thin folds of skin that cover and protect your eyes. Everyone has an upper and a lower eyelid on each eye.

American English

/ˈaɪˌɫɪdz/

British English

/ˈaɪlɪdz/

EYE-lidz

Babies often close their eyelids when they sleep.

You can blink by quickly moving your eyelids.

Her eyelids were swollen from crying.

My eyelids feel so heavy, I can barely keep my eyes open.