How to pronounce isolated
Say it like EYE-suh-lay-tud. Isolated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- suh
- lay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isolated 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of isolated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EYE-suh-lay-tid.
What does isolated mean?
- not close together in time“isolated instances of rebellion”“a few stray crumbs”
- being or feeling set or kept apart from others“she felt detached from the group”“could not remain the isolated figure he had been”
- marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements“little isolated worlds, as abruptly disjunct and unexpected as a palm-shaded well in the Sahara”
Where does isolated come from?
A rendering into English of French isolé.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying isolated
How do you pronounce isolated?
Say EYE-suh-lay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsəˌleɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isolated?
Isolated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · suh · lay · tud.
Is isolated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/ (EYE-suh-lay-tid).