isthmus
I-smas
ismas
/ˈɪsməs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “isthmus” is spelled “ismas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | i | s | m | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɪ/ | /s/ | /m/ | /ə/ | /s/ |
English writes “isthmus” with
7 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“ismas” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “isthmus”
usbusinessjesuspromiseseriouschristmasservicedangerousbusnervous
“isthmus” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “isthmus”?
“isthmus” is pronounced I-smas — IPA /ˈɪsməs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “ismas”.
How many syllables are in “isthmus”?
“isthmus” has 2 syllables: I-smas (the capitalized syllable is stressed).