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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable is
  • 6 letters
Syllables
is-land: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: IS-land.
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪlənd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as is-land.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide island into syllables?

island divides as is-land. is-land: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in island?

Island has 2 syllables (is-land).

Which syllable is stressed in island?

The stressed syllable in island is is. The 1st syllable is stressed: IS-land.

How do you pronounce island?

/ˈaɪlənd/ in American English.