Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

eyelash

/ˈaɪlæʃ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.84 in modern English

Syllables: eye-lash
IPA: /ˈaɪlæʃ/

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One of the hairs which grows along the edge of eyelids.

Etymology

From eye + lash.

Inflected Forms

eyelashes (plural) eye-lash (alternative) eye lash (alternative)

Derived Forms

eyelashed

Phrases

bat an eyelash by an eyelash eyelash black eyelash bug eyelash bush viper eyelash curler eyelash extensions eyelash forceps

Frequently Paired Words

mascara

Synonyms

cilium lash

Questions

How do you pronounce eyelash?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈaɪlæʃ/.
What does eyelash mean?: One of the hairs which grows along the edge of eyelids.
Where does eyelash come from?: From eye + lash.

How to pronounce eyelash

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