How to pronounce irons
Say it like EYE-ernz. Irons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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US American/ˈaɪɚnz/EYE-ernz
UK British/ˈaɪənz/EYE-unz
- EYE
- ernz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irons 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.
- ernzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of irons
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-unz.
What does irons mean?
noun
- plural of iron How to pronounce iron
- Shackles.“He’s been clapped in irons!”
- A lack of forward motion.“Alice steered the boat into the wind, so we were stuck in irons.”
- The stirrups.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of iron How to pronounce iron
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying irons
How do you pronounce irons?
Say EYE-ernz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɚnz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irons?
Irons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · ernz.
Is irons 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 /ˈaɪənz/ (EYE-unz).