How to Pronounce Aisle

To pronounce "aisle", say AISL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈaɪəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈaɪəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “aisle”

"aisle" has 2 syllables: aisl-e. It rhymes with reconcile and vile, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: isle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does aisle mean?

noun

  1. A wing of a building, notably in a church separated from the nave proper by piers.
  2. A clear path through rows of seating.

Synonyms

isleaisle seat

Antonyms

windowwindow seat

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Words that rhyme with aisle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reconcilevilebeguileversatilejuvenilesenilehostilepilesmiledenialrevilefile

Related words

gangwayaltarchurchshrineblocgalleryalterrow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aisle"?▾

"Aisle" has 2 syllables: aisl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "aisle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aisle" is /ˈaɪəɫ/.

What does "aisle" mean?▾

Aisle: A wing of a building, notably in a church separated from the nave proper by piers.

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