How to Pronounce Isle

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

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Syllables

4

Letters

/aɪ̯l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “isle”

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

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

What does isle 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.

noun

  1. A (small) island, compare with islet.

Synonyms

isleaisle seat

Antonyms

windowwindow seat

Words that rhyme with isle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reconcilevilebeguileversatilejuvenilesenilehostilepileaislesmilerevilefile

Related words

isletinsularislandatollcayanguillapitcairnmontserrat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "isle"?▾

"Isle" has 2 syllables: isl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "isle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "isle" is /aɪ̯l/.

What does "isle" mean?▾

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

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