(pronounced  /ˈdʌblɨn/ ,  /ˈdʊblɨn/  or  /ˈdʊbəlɪn/ ) is the largest city (being a  primate city ) [ 2 ] [ 3 ]  and capital of  Ireland . It is officially known in  Irish  as  Baile Átha Cliath   [bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh]  or  Áth Cliath   [aːh cliə(ɸ)] ; the English name