How to pronounce irascible
Say it like ir-AS-ih-bul. Irascible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AS).
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US American/ˌɪˈræsɪbəl/ir-AS-ih-bul
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- ir
- AS
- ih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irascible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- irGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does irascible mean?
adjective
- Easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable.
- Manifesting anger.
- Relating to irascible passions.
Where does irascible come from?
From Middle English, from Old French irascible, from Late Latin īrāscibilis, from Latin īrāscī (“to be angry, enraged”) + -bilis.
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Questions about saying irascible
How do you pronounce irascible?
Say ir-AS-ih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈræsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irascible?
Irascible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AS). Broken into parts: ir · AS · ih · bul.