stye meaning

UK US /staɪ/ 1 syllable

stye (noun): an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid.

Definition of stye

  1. an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid

    Synonyms: sty, hordeolum, eye infection

    Type of: infection

How to pronounce stye

stye is pronounced /staɪ/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Scrabble score: 7 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in YE · 4-letter words

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