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island as a common noun.  Its 2 syllables, is land, are pronounced I land.  There are 2 definitions.

Definition 1 is:  A tract of land, usually of moderate extent, surrounded by water.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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Definition 2 is:  Anything isolated or like an island.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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island as a verb, transitive.  Its 2 syllables, is land, are pronounced I land.  There are 2 definitions.

Definition 1 is:  To make into an island or islands; insulate.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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Definition 2 is:  To intersperse with or as with islands.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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The singular possessive of island is:  island's.  The plural of island is:  islands.  The plural possessive of islands is:  islands'.

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