How to pronounce islander
Say it like EYE-lun-der. Islander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- lun
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Islander 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.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of islander
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-lun-duh.
What does islander mean?
- A person who lives on an island.
Where does islander come from?
From island + -er. Displaced Middle English insulane (“islander”), from Latin īnsulānus (“islander”).
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Questions about saying islander
How do you pronounce islander?
Say EYE-lun-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪləndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪləndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in islander?
Islander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · lun · der.
Is islander pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈaɪləndə/ (EYE-lun-duh).