How to Pronounce “irony”
word
/ˈaɪɹəni/
Y-ruh-nee
/ˈaɪrəni/
Y-ruh-nee
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈaɪɹəni/
British English
/ˈaɪrəni/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
Y-ruh-nee
UK
Y-ruh-nee
Listen in Context
There is a lot of irony in that story.
He didn't notice the irony of his own words.
Using irony can make writing more interesting.
The irony is that he failed the test on honesty by cheating.