How to Pronounce Isthmus

To pronounce "isthmus", say ISTHM-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪsməs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

isthmus

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɪsməs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɪsθməs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “isthmus”

Break "isthmus" into 2 beats and lean on "ISTHM" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with christmas, if that helps it stick.

What does isthmus mean?

noun

  1. A narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, and connecting two larger landmasses.
  2. Any such narrow part connecting two larger structures.

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Words that rhyme with isthmus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

christmas

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "isthmus"?▾

"Isthmus" has 2 syllables: isthm · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "isthmus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "isthmus" is /ˈɪsməs/.

What does "isthmus" mean?▾

Isthmus: A narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, and connecting two larger landmasses.

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