Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce aisle

ILE - one syllable, exactly like 'I'll' and 'isle'; the 'a' and 's' are silent

US/aɪl/

aɪl

UK/aɪl/

aɪl

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What “aisle” means

A wing of a building, notably in a church separated from the nave proper by piers.

A clear path/passage through rows of seating.

In a sentence

  • Do you want to seat window or aisle?
  • The bride walked down the aisle to the murmuring guests.

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