How to pronounce ira
Say it like EYE-ruh. Ira has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ira pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ira
American and British speakers say ira in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪrə/ in the US and /ˈaɪrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-ruh.
What does ira mean?
- a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland
- a retirement plan that allows you to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your retirement; taxes on the interest earned in the account are deferred
- belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Words that rhyme with ira
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ira.
Questions about saying ira
How do you pronounce ira?
Say EYE-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪrə/. In British English it is /ˈaɪrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ira?
Ira has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say ira the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪrə/ and the British form is /ˈaɪrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.