How to pronounce irenic
Say it like eye-REE-nik. Irenic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- eye
- REE
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irenic 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of irenic
American and British speakers say irenic in essentially the same way: /aɪˈrinɪk/ in the US and /aɪˈriːnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: eye-REE-nik.
What does irenic mean?
- Promoting or fitted to promote peace or peacemaking, especially over disputes; conciliatory, non-confrontational, peaceful.
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Questions about saying irenic
How do you pronounce irenic?
Say eye-REE-nik. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈrinɪk/. In British English it is /aɪˈriːnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irenic?
Irenic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: eye · REE · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say irenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aɪˈrinɪk/ and the British form is /aɪˈriːnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.