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How to pronounce 'iron' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "iron" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "iron"

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Simple pronunciation
ai-ern
IPA transcription
/ˈaɪ.ɚn/
Word frequency
1,386th

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What does "iron" mean?

  1. a strong, hard metal that is used to make steel and is also found in small amounts in blood and food

Examples of "iron" in a sentence

  • I need to iron my shirt before the party tonight.
  • My doctor says I need to eat more foods rich in iron.
  • He used an iron to press the wrinkles out of the fabric.

How common is "iron"?

Iron is the 1,386th most common word in English.

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