How to Pronounce "ironworks"
word
ˈaɪɚnˌwɝːks
EYE-ern-wurks
ˈaɪənwɜːks
EYE-uhn-wurks
Definition
A factory or group of buildings where iron is produced and processed, often turning raw materials into usable iron and steel products.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪɚnˌwɝːks
British English
ˈaɪənwɜːks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-ern-wurks
UK
EYE-uhn-wurks
Listen in Context
The old ironworks closed down in 1970.
My grandfather worked at the ironworks for thirty years.
Smoke rose from the ironworks every morning.
There's a museum in town now where the old ironworks used to be.