How to pronounce ironsides
Say it like EYE-ern-sydz. Ironsides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- ern
- sydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ironsides 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.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ironsides
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-un-sydz.
What does ironsides mean?
- plural of ironside How to pronounce ironside
Questions about saying ironsides
How do you pronounce ironsides?
Say EYE-ern-sydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɚnˌsaɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪənˌsaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ironsides?
Ironsides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · ern · sydz.
Is ironsides 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 /ˈaɪənˌsaɪdz/ (EYE-un-sydz).