Have you ever wondered what is the difference between the pronunciation of 'island' and 'Iceland'? These words can be very confusing for those who are learning English due to their spelling and similar sounds, so we have prepared this lesson for you to understand.

✅ Island

Refers to a piece of land surrounded by water.

The pronunciation of "s" should be silent (aɪ.lənd - stress on first syllable) and not aɪs.lənd, which is a common mistake.

Ex: I will spend my vacation on the Italian island of Sardinia.

✅ Iceland

First name written in capital letters of an island country in the North Atlantic Ocean (aɪs.lənd - stress on first syllable).

Ex: Her husband is from Iceland.

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