How to Pronounce Earshot

To pronounce "earshot", say EARSH-ot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪəˌʃɒt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɪəˌʃɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “earshot”

"earshot" has 2 syllables: earsh-ot. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

What does earshot mean?

noun

  1. A distance from which sound is still audible.

    “I'll row out on the lake but stay within earshot.”

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Words that rhyme with earshot

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fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "earshot"?▾

"Earshot" has 2 syllables: earsh · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "earshot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "earshot" is /ˈɪəˌʃɒt/.

What does "earshot" mean?▾

Earshot: A distance from which sound is still audible.

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