aisle — choose the word that rhymes with the given word

Analyze the question: You need the word that rhymes with "aisle". Rhyming depends on sound, not spelling.

Explain the concept: Words rhyme when their vowel sound and ending sound match. English spelling can mislead, so always say the word aloud and use its phonetic form.

Show the solution:

• aisle is pronounced /aɪl/ (like "ile" in "mile").
• A. isle is pronounced /aɪl/. It has the same sound as "aisle", so the two are homophones. This is a perfect rhyme.
• B. bail is /beɪl/ (rhymes with "mail"). The vowel is different.
• C. fly is /flaɪ/. It has the same vowel sound but no "l" ending, so it is not a full rhyme.
• D. real is /rɪəl/ or /riːl/. The vowel is different.

Answer: The word that rhymes with "aisle" is isle, option A.

Tip: In rhyme questions, ignore spelling and listen for the vowel plus the final consonant sound. Watch for silent letters, such as the "s" in aisle and isle. Words like these (aisle, isle, I'll) are homophones, so they rhyme perfectly. Don't be tempted by "fly", which only matches half of the sound.