How to pronounce ironwood
Say it like EYE-ern-wuud. Ironwood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- ern
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ironwood 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.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of ironwood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-un-wuud.
What does ironwood mean?
- Acacia esthrophiolata, Acacia excelsa, Acacia melanoxylon, Acacia stenophylla, or Erythrophleum chlorostachys.
- Aegiphilia martinicensis
- Afzelia africana
Where does ironwood come from?
From iron + wood, because of its toughness.
Questions about saying ironwood
How do you pronounce ironwood?
Say EYE-ern-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɚnˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈaɪənˌwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ironwood?
Ironwood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · ern · wuud.
Is ironwood 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 /ˈaɪənˌwʊd/ (EYE-un-wuud).