How to Pronounce "ironically"
word
/aɪˈɹɑnɪkɫi/
eye-RON-ik-lee
/aɪɹˈɒnɪkli/
eye-RON-ik-lee
Definition
Used to describe a situation or statement that is strange or funny because it is the opposite of what you expected, or because it happens in a way that seems like a joke about itself.
IPA Transcription
American English
/aɪˈɹɑnɪkɫi/
British English
/aɪɹˈɒnɪkli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eye-RON-ik-lee
UK
eye-RON-ik-lee
Listen in Context
Ironically, the fire station burned down last night.
He ironically won the contest he didn't want to enter.
Ironically, she became allergic to flowers after working as a florist.
Ironically, the most careful student lost her homework.