How to Pronounce "isle"
word
/ˈaɪɫ/
EYE-l
/ˈaɪəl/
EYE-uhl
Definition
An 'isle' is a small island, often used in poetry or old literature. It means the same as 'island', but sounds more poetic or formal.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈaɪɫ/
British English
/ˈaɪəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-l
UK
EYE-uhl
Listen in Context
She dreamed of visiting a beautiful isle.
The old poem talks about a faraway isle.
Each isle has its own wildlife.
They spent the summer hiking around the green isle.