What is the local name for Iran?

In the local language, Iran is called ایران (Irân). Pronounced: Irân = ee-RAHN (Farsi, long 'ee')

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Cách phát âm Iran

Q: How do you pronounce Iran?

Iran is pronounced ih-RAHN (/ɪˈrɑːn/). ih-RAHN — stress on the second syllable with a broad 'ah'. NOT 'EYE-ran' which is considered dated and offensive.

ih-RAHN

/ɪˈrɑːn/

Phân tích âm tiết

ihRAHN

ih-RAHN — stress on the second syllable with a broad 'ah'. NOT 'EYE-ran' which is considered dated and offensive.

Người bản xứ phát âm thế nào

ایران (Irân)

Irân = ee-RAHN (Farsi, long 'ee')

Lỗi sai thường gặp

EYE-ranih-RAN (short a)

Sự thật thú vị về cái tên

Iran is one of Asia's most successful football nations, qualifying for multiple World Cups. In Farsi, the country is called 'Irân' — the long vowel is important. 'Eye-ran' dates back to Western mispronunciation.