How to Pronounce island
Language: English IPA: /ˈaɪlənd/
Pronunciation explanation
EYE-lund. The "s" is completely silent. It was inserted into the spelling in the 15th century under the mistaken belief that the word derived from the Latin "insula". The original Old English had no S, and the pronunciation never acquired one.
Practice tip
EYE-lund. No S sound. Ignore the S.
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