How to pronounce islay
Say it like EYE-luh. Islay 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 islay. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EYE
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Islay 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of islay
American and British speakers say islay in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪlə/ in the US and /ˈaɪˌleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-lay.
What does islay mean?
- Prunus ilicifolia, a traditional Native American food plant in southern California.
Where does islay come from?
Borrowed from Spanish islay.
Questions about saying islay
How do you pronounce islay?
Say EYE-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪlə/. In British English it is /ˈaɪˌleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in islay?
Islay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say islay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪlə/ and the British form is /ˈaɪˌleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.