How to Pronounce "isthmus"
word
ˈɪsməs
IS-mus
ˈɪsθməs
IS-thmus
Definition
A narrow strip of land with water on both sides that connects two larger land areas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪsməs
British English
ˈɪsθməs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IS-mus
UK
IS-thmus
Listen in Context
The Panama Canal crosses the isthmus of Panama.
An isthmus connects two large pieces of land.
A narrow isthmus separated the two bays.
Without the isthmus, you’d have to sail all the way around the continent.