How to pronounce ironize
Say it like EYE-er-nyze. Ironize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- er
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ironize 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ironize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-uh-nyze.
What does ironize mean?
- To use irony.
- To treat something in an ironic fashion.
Where does ironize come from?
From iron(y) + -ize.
Questions about saying ironize
How do you pronounce ironize?
Say EYE-er-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɚˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ironize?
Ironize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · er · nyze.
Is ironize 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 /ˈaɪəˌnaɪz/ (EYE-uh-nyze).