How to Pronounce "a black eye"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɫæk/ /ˈaɪ
uh BLAK eye
æɪ/ /blˈæk/ /ˈaɪ
uh-BLAK eye
Definition
A black and blue mark around the eye, usually caused by a hit or injury. Sometimes also used to describe damage to someone's reputation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɫæk/ /ˈaɪ
British English
æɪ/ /blˈæk/ /ˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh BLAK eye
UK
uh-BLAK eye
Listen in Context
She got a black eye playing soccer yesterday.
He punched the wall and ended up with a black eye.
Have you ever had a black eye before?
The company got a black eye after the news of the scandal broke.