How to Pronounce "eyelid"
word
ˈaɪˌɫɪd
EYE-lid
ˈaɪlɪd
EYE-lid
Definition
The fold of skin that covers and protects your eye. You can open and close your eyelids to blink or sleep.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪˌɫɪd
British English
ˈaɪlɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-lid
UK
EYE-lid
Listen in Context
My eyelid hurts when I blink.
She has long eyelashes on her eyelid.
Please close your eyelid during the eye exam.
My right eyelid keeps twitching today—it's so annoying!