How to pronounce Irvine
Say it like UR-vyne. Irvine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- vyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irvine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Irvine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-vyne.
What does Irvine mean?
- A river in Ayrshire, Scotland, which flows into the Firth of Clyde near the town of Irvine.
Where does Irvine come from?
Probably from Celtic words cognate with Welsh ir, yr (“green, fresh”) + afon (“water”).
Questions about saying Irvine
How do you pronounce Irvine?
Say UR-vyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝvaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɜːvaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Irvine?
Irvine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · vyne.
Is Irvine 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 /ˈɜːvaɪn/ (UR-vyne).