How to pronounce irrationality
Say it like ih-rash-uh-NAL-uh-tee. Irrationality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAL).
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- ih
- rash
- uh
- NAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irrationality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of irrationality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-rash-uh-NAL-uh-tee.
What does irrationality mean?
- The state of being illogical or absurd.
- The property of being an irrational number.
- The state of being incapable of reason or abstract thought.
Where does irrationality come from?
From irrational + -ity.
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Questions about saying irrationality
How do you pronounce irrationality?
Say ih-rash-uh-NAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌræʃəˈnæləti/. In British English it is /ɪˌræʃəˈnæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irrationality?
Irrationality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAL). Broken into parts: ih · rash · uh · NAL · uh · tee.
Is irrationality 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 /ɪˌræʃəˈnæləti/ (ih-rash-uh-NAL-uh-tee).