How to Pronounce Isolated

To pronounce "isolated", say IS-ol-at-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “isolated”

"isolated" has 4 syllables: is-ol-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does isolated mean?

verb

  1. To set apart or cut off from others.
  2. To place in quarantine or isolation.

adjective

  1. Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation.
  2. (of a pawn) Such that no pawn of the same color is in an adjacent file.

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Words that rhyme with isolated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

detachedseparateobscuredisjunctseparatedsporadicsegregatedapart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "isolated"?▾

"Isolated" has 4 syllables: is · ol · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "isolated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "isolated" is /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/.

What does "isolated" mean?▾

Isolated: To set apart or cut off from others.

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