How to pronounce isolate
Say it like EYE-suh-layt. Isolate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- suh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isolate 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of isolate
American and British speakers say isolate in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪsəˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈaɪsəˌleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-suh-layt.
What does isolate mean?
- place or set apart“They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates”
- obtain in pure form“The chemist managed to isolate the compound”
- set apart from others“The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on”
Where does isolate come from?
Back-formation from isolated, from French isolé, from Italian isolato, from Latin īnsulātus (whence also insulate), see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3).
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Questions about saying isolate
How do you pronounce isolate?
Say EYE-suh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isolate?
Isolate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · suh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say isolate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪsəˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈaɪsəˌleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.