How to pronounce ironizing
Say it like EYE-er-ny-zing. Ironizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- er
- ny
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ironizing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ironizing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-uh-ny-zing.
What does ironizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of ironize How to pronounce ironize
Questions about saying ironizing
How do you pronounce ironizing?
Say EYE-er-ny-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɚˌnaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪəˌnaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ironizing?
Ironizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · er · ny · zing.
Is ironizing 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 /ˈaɪəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ (EYE-uh-ny-zing).