How to Pronounce "isles"
word
ˈaɪɫz
EYE-ulz
ˈaɪəlz
EYE-uhlz
Definition
Small islands or groups of islands, often used in poetry or formal writing. It refers to more than one 'isle'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪɫz
British English
ˈaɪəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-ulz
UK
EYE-uhlz
Listen in Context
The British Isles are famous for their green landscapes.
Many pirates hid treasure on remote isles.
Seagulls fly around the rocky isles every morning.
The legend says there’s a secret cave on one of those isles.