How to pronounce ironizes
Say it like EYE-er-ny-ziz. Ironizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- er
- ny
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ironizes 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.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ironizes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-uh-ny-ziz.
What does ironizes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ironize How to pronounce ironize
Questions about saying ironizes
How do you pronounce ironizes?
Say EYE-er-ny-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɚˌnaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪəˌnaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ironizes?
Ironizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · er · ny · ziz.
Is ironizes 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 /ˈaɪəˌnaɪzɪz/ (EYE-uh-ny-ziz).