How to pronounce ironical
Say it like eye-RON-ih-kul. Ironical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RON).
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- eye
- RON
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ironical 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.
- RONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ironical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-RON-ih-kul.
What does ironical mean?
- Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
- Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
Where does ironical come from?
From ironic + -al. Attested since the 1570s.
Words that rhyme with ironical
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Questions about saying ironical
How do you pronounce ironical?
Say eye-RON-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈrɑnɪkəl/. In British English it is /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ironical?
Ironical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RON). Broken into parts: eye · RON · ih · kul.
Is ironical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/ (eye-RON-ih-kul).