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ironically

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "ironically" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

4 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
4syllables

ironically

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

ironically is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, ironically is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofironically

1adverb
  • (manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.
  • (evaluative) Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.

    Example: "Ironically, the automated checkout system ended up costing more in repairs than the workers it was meant to replace."

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