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Cómo se dice y pronuncia «istmo» en English — Isthmus
/ˈɪs.məs/
Del griego *isthmós* (cuello de tierra). La «th» es muda.
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Isthmus
ˈɪs.məs — correct
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How do you pronounce Isthmus?
Isthmus is pronounced /ˈɪs.məs/.
Where does the word Isthmus come from?
Isthmus is a Greek loanword — From Greek *isthmós* (neck of land). The "th" is silent..
Is Isthmus pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Isthmus is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.