How to pronounce ironies
Say it like EYE-ruh-neez. Ironies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- ruh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ironies 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ironies
American and British speakers say ironies in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪrəniz/ in the US and /ˈaɪrəniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-ruh-neez.
What does ironies mean?
- plural of irony How to pronounce irony
Questions about saying ironies
How do you pronounce ironies?
Say EYE-ruh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪrəniz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪrəniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ironies?
Ironies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · ruh · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say ironies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪrəniz/ and the British form is /ˈaɪrəniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.