How to Pronounce "ironclad"
word
ˈaɪɝnˌkɫæd
EYE-urn-klad
ˈaɪəŋklæd
EYE-uhn-klad
Definition
Very strong and impossible to change, break, or doubt; originally, covered with iron for protection, such as a warship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪɝnˌkɫæd
British English
ˈaɪəŋklæd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-urn-klad
UK
EYE-uhn-klad
Listen in Context
The old warship was ironclad to protect against attacks.
We have an ironclad contract; nobody can break it.
The team made an ironclad promise to finish on time.
He has an ironclad alibi, so the police let him go.