Learn How to Pronounce isles
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
isles
Definition:
(nou) a small island
Phonetic Transcription:
aɪl
Learn more about:isles
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: isles
Learn Individual Sounds
Break isles down into individual sounds such as aɪl. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say isles in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say isles in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with isles.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of isles pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "isles" as "aisles" (/aɪlz/), confusing it with "aisles," which refers to passageways. Tip: Remember that "isles" has a shorter vowel sound, pronounced as /aɪlz/.
- Ignoring the "s" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "s" at the end, saying "isle" (/aɪl/) instead of "isles." Tip: Always emphasize the "s" sound to indicate the plural form, pronounced as /aɪlz/.
- Incorrect stress pattern: Some may place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "is-les." This is not how "isles" is pronounced. Tip: The correct stress is on the first syllable, pronounced as /ˈaɪlz/.
- Confusing with "isle": Learners sometimes confuse "isles" with "isle" (/aɪl/), which means a single island. Tip: Remember that "isles" is the plural form, pronounced as /aɪlz/, indicating multiple islands.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some people pronounce "isles" with a heavy "l" sound, leading to "i-lz." Tip: Keep the "l" sound light and smooth to achieve the correct pronunciation, which is /aɪlz/.