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wonder word: iron



iron

/ˈa–yɚn/

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iron
/ˈa–yɚn/

In the 1830’s, these steam locomotives,
nicknamed Iron Horses, were replacing real horses.

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an iron
/ə–ˈna–yɚn/

We use the word ‘iron‘ in everyday life.
For example, we iron our clothes with an iron.

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a curling iron
/ə–ˈkɚ–lɪŋ–ˈa–yɚn/

Women curl their hair with a curling iron.

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/iron-curling.mp3

 

a waffle iron
/ə–ˈwɑ–fə–ˈla–yɚn/

We make waffles with a waffle iron.

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/iron-waffle.mp3

 

cast iron pans
/ˈkæs-ˈda–yɚn–pænz/

We cook with cast iron pans.

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/iron-cast-iron.mp3

 

an iron gate
/ə–ˈna–yɚn–ˈgeyt/

Some houses have an iron gate.

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/iron-gate.mp3

 

iron
/ˈa–yɚn/

A person who works with iron is called a blacksmith.

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Strike while the iron is hot.
/ˈstrayk–wɑyl–ðə–ˈa–yɚnz–ˈhɑt/

This idiom means to take
advantage of an opportunity.


Click on the picture to see the blacksmith at work.

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Too many irons in the fire
/ˈtuw–mɛniy–ˈa–yɚn–zɪn–ðə–ˈfɑ-yɚ/

You have too many irons in the fire.
You’re trying to do too much at the same.

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/iron-idiom-irons-in-fire.mp3

The Secret of R
1.  1-syllable words
2.  unstressed r = /ɚ/ (part 1)
3.  unstressed r = /ɚ/ (part 2)
4.  consonant clusters
5.  disappearing vowels

 

Tuesday, December 26, 2017 by Eva Easton Filed Under: R = / ɚ/, Wonder Words

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