How to pronounce irascibly
Say it like ir-AS-ih-blee. Irascibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AS).
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US American/ˌɪˈræsɪbli/ir-AS-ih-blee
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- ir
- AS
- ih
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irascibly 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does irascibly mean?
adverb
- In an irascible manner.
Where does irascibly come from?
From irascible + -ly.
Questions about saying irascibly
How do you pronounce irascibly?
Say ir-AS-ih-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈræsɪbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irascibly?
Irascibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AS). Broken into parts: ir · AS · ih · blee.