How to pronounce abirritant
Say it like a-BIR-ih-tunt. Abirritant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIR).
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- a
- BIR
- ih
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abirritant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abirritant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: a-BIR-ih-tunt.
What does abirritant mean?
- Acting to diminish irritation; soothing.
- A medicine that diminishes irritation.
Where does abirritant come from?
From ab- (prefix from Latin ab (“from”)) + irritant, from French irritant, from Latin irrītō (“to irritate”).
Questions about saying abirritant
How do you pronounce abirritant?
Say a-BIR-ih-tunt. The American pronunciation is /æˈbɪrɪtənt/. In British English it is /æˈbɪrɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abirritant?
Abirritant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIR). Broken into parts: a · BIR · ih · tunt.
Is abirritant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /æˈbɪrɪtənt/ (a-BIR-ih-tunt).