How to pronounce ironist
Say it like EYE-ruh-nist. Ironist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- ruh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ironist 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ironist
American and British speakers say ironist in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪrənɪst/ in the US and /ˈaɪrənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-ruh-nist.
What does ironist mean?
- Someone who uses irony in humor.“The great ironists do not merely use irony: they live ironically.”
- A supporter of ironism.
Where does ironist come from?
From irony + -ist.
Questions about saying ironist
How do you pronounce ironist?
Say EYE-ruh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪrənɪst/. In British English it is /ˈaɪrənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ironist?
Ironist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · ruh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say ironist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪrənɪst/ and the British form is /ˈaɪrənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.