How to pronounce isis
Say it like EYE-sus. Isis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of isis
American and British speakers say isis in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪsəs/ in the US and /ˈaɪsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-sus.
What does isis mean?
- Any coral of the genus Isis, or family Isididae, composed of joints of white, stony coral, alternating with flexible, horny joints.
Where does isis come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying isis
How do you pronounce isis?
Say EYE-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsəs/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isis?
Isis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say isis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪsəs/ and the British form is /ˈaɪsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.