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How to pronounce Ireland
/ˈaɪələnd/ British English
EYE·ə·lənd
3 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
EER·land
✓ Say
EYE·ə·lənd
My tip
It starts like eye: EYE-ə-lənd. The r is silent.
In a sentence
We’re going to Ireland for a week.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: EYE-ə-lənd.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce Ireland?
In British English, Ireland is pronounced /ˈaɪələnd/. Say it like this: EYE-ə-lənd. It starts like eye: EYE-ə-lənd. The r is silent.
How many syllables are in Ireland?
When you say it, Ireland has 3 syllables: EYE-ə-lənd. The strong beat is the first one, EYE.
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