How to Pronounce Iron

To pronounce "iron", say IR-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪɝn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈaɪɝn/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈaɪən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “iron”

Break "iron" into 2 beats and lean on "IR" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with andiron and gridiron, if that helps it stick.

What does iron mean?

noun

  1. A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel.
  2. A metallic chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.

verb

  1. To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.
  2. To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.

adjective

  1. Made of the metal iron.
  2. Strong (as of will), inflexible.

    “He held on with an iron grip.”

Synonyms

poofqueerferrumshacklesenergyforceclothes ironflatironpressadamant

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Words that rhyme with iron

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

andirongridironscrapiron

Related words

cast-ironchainferobustchainsmetal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "iron"?▾

"Iron" has 2 syllables: ir · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "iron"?▾

The IPA transcription of "iron" is /ˈaɪɝn/.

What does "iron" mean?▾

Iron: A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel.

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