Eye: how to say it, spell it and use it
eye
/aɪ/
Short answer
The English word eye is pronounced /aɪ/. It is spelled E-Y-E and has 3 letters. With a or an: an eye. The plural is eyes.
Example sentence
My eye is blue.
Key facts
- English
- eye
- Pronunciation
- /aɪ/
- With a or an
- an eye
- Plural
- eyes
- Spelling
- E-Y-E
- Number of letters
- 3
- Word list
- Parts of the Body in English for Kids
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How do you pronounce eye?
Eye is pronounced /aɪ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell eye?
Eye is spelled E-Y-E. It has 3 letters.
What is the plural of eye?
The plural of eye is eyes.
Do you say a or an before eye?
Say an eye.
How do you use eye in a sentence?
For example: My eye is blue.
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