islands (noun)
Islands are areas of land that are completely surrounded by water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river. They are smaller than continents and can exist individually or as part of a group known as an archipelago.
"The Hawaiian islands were formed by volcanic activity over millions of years."
Think of your 'EYE' looking at the 'LAND'. EYE + LAND = Island. The 'S' is silent like the sea on a calm day.
Pronouncing the 's' in islands. → Pronouncing it as 'eye-lands'.
Saying 'in the islands' for physical location. → Saying 'on the islands'.
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