How to pronounce isolation
Say it like eye-suh-LAY-shun. Isolation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- eye
- suh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isolation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of isolation
American and British speakers say isolation in essentially the same way: /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: eye-suh-LAY-shun.
What does isolation mean?
- a state of separation between persons or groups
- a feeling of being disliked and alone
- the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others
Where does isolation come from?
First attested in 1800.
Words that rhyme with isolation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of isolation.
Questions about saying isolation
How do you pronounce isolation?
Say eye-suh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isolation?
Isolation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: eye · suh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say isolation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.