English pronunciation
How to pronounce “island”
Phonetic spelling
EYE-luhnd
IPA /ˈaɪɫənd/
How do you spell “island”?
i s l a n d
“island” is spelled I-S-L-A-N-D. It is pronounced EYE-luhnd, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
I live on a small island near the coast.
The island is known for its beautiful beaches.