How to pronounce irene
Say it like eye-REEN. Irene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEN).
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- eye
- REEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- REENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of irene
American and British speakers say irene in essentially the same way: /aɪˈrin/ in the US and /aɪˈriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: eye-REEN.
What does irene mean?
- The hydrocarbon formed by dehydration of an irone.
Words that rhyme with irene
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of irene.
Questions about saying irene
How do you pronounce irene?
Say eye-REEN. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈrin/. In British English it is /aɪˈriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irene?
Irene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEN). Broken into parts: eye · REEN.
Do Americans and Brits say irene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aɪˈrin/ and the British form is /aɪˈriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.