How to pronounce islands
Say it like EYE-lundz. Islands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce islands. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EYE
- lundz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Islands 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.
- lundzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of islands
American and British speakers say islands in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪləndz/ in the US and /ˈaɪləndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-lundz.
What does islands mean?
- plural of island How to pronounce island
- third-person singular simple present indicative of island How to pronounce island
Words that sound like islands
- island's
Questions about saying islands
How do you pronounce islands?
Say EYE-lundz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪləndz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪləndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in islands?
Islands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · lundz.
Do Americans and Brits say islands the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪləndz/ and the British form is /ˈaɪləndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as islands?
Islands sounds the same as island's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.