How to Pronounce Islands

To pronounce "islands", say ISL-ands — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

ISL-ands

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💡 Tip for remembering “islands”

"islands" has 2 syllables: isl-ands. It rhymes with highlands, if that helps it stick.

What does islands mean?

noun

  1. A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
  2. An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.

    “an island of colors on a butterfly's wing”

verb

  1. To surround with water; make into an island.
  2. To set, dot (as if) with islands.

Synonyms

oasisaitholmisle

Words that rhyme with islands

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

highlands

Related words

archipelagicarchipelagoarchipelagosatollsbailiwickbvicarrotscayman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "islands"?▾

"Islands" has 2 syllables: isl · ands.

What does "islands" mean?▾

Islands: A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.

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