How to pronounce andiron
Say it like AN-dy-ern. Andiron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- dy
- ern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Andiron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of andiron
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AN-dy-un.
What does andiron mean?
- A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side
Where does andiron come from?
From Middle English aundire, aundiren, from Old French andier (possibly from Gaulish anderon (“heifer”)) compare Welsh anner, annair (“heifer”), Breton annoar (“heifer”), from Proto-Celtic *anderā (“young woman”), due either to their somewh
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Questions about saying andiron
How do you pronounce andiron?
Say AN-dy-ern. The American pronunciation is /ˈændaɪɚn/. In British English it is /ˈændaɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in andiron?
Andiron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · dy · ern.
Is andiron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈændaɪən/ (AN-dy-un).