For curious minds ages 3–12

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Island

/ˈaɪlənd/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Island

noun

Meaning: Land with water all around it — Singapore is one!

Full meaning: A piece of land surrounded by water.

Phonics sounds: i-s-l-a-n-d — blend them together!

Example: “Sentosa is a little island near Singapore.”

🇸🇬 Singapore note: Singapore itself is an island country!

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Category: nature · Frequency rank: 45 (smaller = more common)