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Sylt

geographical name

ˈzilt How to pronounce Sylt (audio)
ˈsilt
island of northwestern Germany area 36 square miles (94 square kilometers)

Note: Sylt is the chief island of the North Frisian Islands.

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“Sylt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sylt. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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