Island is pronounced EYE-lənd (IPA /ˈaɪlənd/). Silent 's' — it starts with the same sound as 'eye'.
IPA: /ˈaɪlənd/
Syllables: EYE · lənd
Common ESL mistake: Learners pronounce the 's' saying 'is-land'.
Tip: Silent 's' — it starts with the same sound as 'eye'.