How to pronounce isosceles
Say it like eye-SOS-uh-leez. Isosceles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOS).
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- eye
- SOS
- uh
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isosceles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of isosceles
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-SOS-uh-leez.
What does isosceles mean?
- Having (at least) two sides of equal length, used especially of a triangle or trapezoid.
Questions about saying isosceles
How do you pronounce isosceles?
Say eye-SOS-uh-leez. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈsɑsəliz/. In British English it is /aɪˈsɒsəliːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isosceles?
Isosceles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOS). Broken into parts: eye · SOS · uh · leez.
Is isosceles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /aɪˈsɒsəliːz/ (eye-SOS-uh-leez).