How to Pronounce "ironies"
word
ˈaɪɹəniz
EYE-ruh-neez
ˈaɪɹənɪz
EYE-ruh-neez
Definition
Unexpected situations or expressions, often humorous or strange, where the opposite of what you expect happens or is said. "Ironies" is the plural of "irony."
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪɹəniz
British English
ˈaɪɹənɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-ruh-neez
UK
EYE-ruh-neez
Listen in Context
There are many ironies in this story.
Life is full of strange ironies.
The book explains the ironies of war.
One of the biggest ironies is that the inventor never profited from his idea.