How to pronounce ironed
Say it like EYE-ernd. Ironed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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US American/ˈaɪɚnd/EYE-ernd
UK British/ˈaɪənd/EYE-und
- EYE
- ernd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ironed 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.
- erndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ironed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-und.
What does ironed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of iron How to pronounce iron
- Proivided with, or strengthened by, iron; shod with iron.
- That has been put in irons; shackled.
- That has been pressed or smoothed with a hot iron; pressed.
Questions about saying ironed
How do you pronounce ironed?
Say EYE-ernd. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɚnd/. In British English it is /ˈaɪənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ironed?
Ironed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · ernd.
Is ironed 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 /ˈaɪənd/ (EYE-und).