How to pronounce irrationally
Say it like ir-ASH-uh-nuh-lee. Irrationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ASH).
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- ir
- ASH
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irrationally 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.
- ASHSay 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of irrationally
American and British speakers say irrationally in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈræʃənəli/ in the US and /ˌɪˈræʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ASH-uh-nuh-lee.
What does irrationally mean?
- In an irrational manner; without reason; in a manner contrary to reason
Where does irrationally come from?
From irrational + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with irrationally
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Questions about saying irrationally
How do you pronounce irrationally?
Say ir-ASH-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈræʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈræʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irrationally?
Irrationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ASH). Broken into parts: ir · ASH · uh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say irrationally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈræʃənəli/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈræʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.