How to pronounce “isla”
Hear how “isla (island)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | island |
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| Syllables | is · la (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: IS. |
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| IPA | /ˈis.la/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The s is pronounced: EES-lah, not "EYE-luh" like English "isle".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Vivimos en una isla.We live on an island.
La isla es muy bonita.The island is very beautiful.
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