To pronounce "irish", say IR-ish — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
irish
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IR-ish
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"irish" has 2 syllables: ir-ish.
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"Irish" has 2 syllables: ir · ish.
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