How to Pronounce "iraq"
word
ˌaɪˈɹɑk/, /ˌiˈɹɑk/, /ˌɪˈɹɑk
ih-RAHK or ee-RAHK or eye-RAHK
ɪˈrɑːk
ih-RAHK
Definition
A country in the Middle East, officially known as the Republic of Iraq, located between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌaɪˈɹɑk/, /ˌiˈɹɑk/, /ˌɪˈɹɑk
British English
ɪˈrɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-RAHK or ee-RAHK or eye-RAHK
UK
ih-RAHK
Listen in Context
Iraq is a country in the Middle East.
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq.
My friend is from Iraq.
He moved to the UK after growing up in Iraq.