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: a chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.
  2. Any material, not a steel, predominantly made of elemental iron.

adjective

  1. Made of the metal iron.
  2. Strong , inflexible.

verb

  1. To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.
  2. To engage in such pressing of clothing.

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Words that rhyme with iron

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andirongridironscrapiron

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How do you 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.

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: a chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.

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