How to pronounce islet
Say it like EYE-lit. Islet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Islet 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.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of islet
American and British speakers say islet in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪlɪt/ in the US and /ˈaɪlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-lit.
What does islet mean?
- A small island.“There is an islet on the other side of this body of water.”
- An isolated piece of tissue that has a specific function.
Where does islet come from?
From Middle French islette.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying islet
How do you pronounce islet?
Say EYE-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈaɪlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in islet?
Islet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · lit.
Do Americans and Brits say islet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪlɪt/ and the British form is /ˈaɪlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.