How to pronounce islets
Say it like EYE-lits. Islets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- lits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Islets 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.
- litsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of islets
American and British speakers say islets in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪlɪts/ in the US and /ˈaɪlɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-lits.
What does islets mean?
- plural of islet How to pronounce islet
Questions about saying islets
How do you pronounce islets?
Say EYE-lits. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪlɪts/. In British English it is /ˈaɪlɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in islets?
Islets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · lits.
Do Americans and Brits say islets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪlɪts/ and the British form is /ˈaɪlɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.