word
isthmus
ISS-muss
ˈɪsməsListen
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Syllable breakdown
isthmus
Dictionary meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.
History and origin
Greek isthmos.
Examples
- The canal cuts across the isthmus to shorten shipping routes.
Common mispronunciations
is-THM-us
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