How to pronounce islanders
Say it like EYE-lun-derz. Islanders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- lun
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Islanders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of islanders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-lun-duz.
What does islanders mean?
- plural of islander How to pronounce islander
Questions about saying islanders
How do you pronounce islanders?
Say EYE-lun-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪləndɚz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪləndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in islanders?
Islanders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · lun · derz.
Is islanders 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 /ˈaɪləndəz/ (EYE-lun-duz).