How to pronounce ironically
Say it like eye-RAH-nih-klee. Ironically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
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- eye
- RAH
- nih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ironically 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.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ironically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-RON-ih-klee.
What does ironically mean?
- contrary to plan or expectation“ironically, he ended up losing money under his own plan”
- in an ironic manner“she began to mimic him ironically”
Where does ironically come from?
From ironic + -ally.
Questions about saying ironically
How do you pronounce ironically?
Say eye-RAH-nih-klee. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈrɑnɪkli/. In British English it is /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ironically?
Ironically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: eye · RAH · nih · klee.
Is ironically 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 /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/ (eye-RON-ih-klee).