Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce island
EYE-lund - two syllables; the 's' is silent
US/ˈaɪlənd/
aɪlənd
UK/ˈaɪlənd/
aɪlənd
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Common mistake
The 's' is silent - 'EYE-lund', not 'IZ-land'.
What “island” means
A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water; a peninsula; a half-island.
In a sentence
- Despite its name, Barry Island is actually a peninsula.
- The quiet library was an island of tranquility in the noisy, bustling city.
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