Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪtlɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "eightling" is spelled with a silent "h" in between the letters "e" and "i". This creates the "ai" diphthong sound /eɪ/ that is common in English. The "t" in "eightling" is pronounced with a hard /t/ sound rather than a soft /ʃ/ sound. The final syllable "-ling" is pronounced with a short /ɪ/ sound. Overall, the pronunciation of "eightling" can be written in IPA as /ˈeɪt.lɪŋ/.
Eightling refers to a term that is derived from the combination of the number eight and the suffix "ling," denoting a diminutive or small size. As a noun, eightling can refer to a set of eight objects or entities that are similar or belong together by some common characteristic. This term is often used to describe a collection or group of eight things, such as eight small items, eight coins, or eight individuals forming a team or ensemble.
In various contexts, the term eightling can also be used to describe a specific individual or creature that is the eighth member of a group or species. It may refer to the smallest or youngest creature within a litter or a group of siblings, particularly in animal or human births.
Additionally, eightling can be used as an adjective to describe something that has a size, shape, or quality related to the number eight. It may denote an octagonal shape or an object that is divisible by or made up of eight equal parts. For instance, in mathematics, an eightling polygon is an octagon with eight sides and eight angles.
Overall, the term eightling serves as a linguistic tool to classify, quantify, or categorize items or beings that are part of a unit or possess characteristics associated with the number eight.
