eyestrain meaning

UK US /ˈaɪstreɪn/ 2 syllables

eyestrain (noun): a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem.

Definition of eyestrain

  1. a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem

    Synonyms: asthenopia

    Type of: fatigue

How to pronounce eyestrain

eyestrain is pronounced /ˈaɪstreɪn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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