how to pronounce earache

/ˈɪə.ɹɛɪk/

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earache is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of earache in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… bad earache at the time but I don't …”

meanings of earache

noun:

A pain in the middle or inner ear.

earache frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word earache occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.