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How to pronounce iron
Say it like this: /ˈaɪ.ɚn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does iron mean?
nounA common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel: a chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.
“Today we studied about metals — including iron — at school.”
Any material, not a steel, predominantly made of elemental iron.
A tool or appliance made of metal, which is heated and then used to transfer heat to something else; most often a thick piece of metal fitted with a handle and having a flat, roughly triangular bottom
adjMade of the metal iron.
Strong (as of will), inflexible.
“an iron constitution”
verbTo pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.
“You'd be wise to iron that shirt before you wear it.”
To engage in such pressing of clothing.
“They were washing and ironing all morning.”
To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.
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