How to pronounce irredundant
Say it like ir-ih-DUHN-dunt. Irredundant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHN).
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- ir
- ih
- DUHN
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irredundant 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irredundant
American and British speakers say irredundant in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrɪˈdʌndənt/ in the US and /ˌɪrɪˈdʌndənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ih-DUHN-dunt.
What does irredundant mean?
- Containing no redundant constraint.
Where does irredundant come from?
From ir- (“not”) + redundant.
Words that rhyme with irredundant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of irredundant.
Questions about saying irredundant
How do you pronounce irredundant?
Say ir-ih-DUHN-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪˈdʌndənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈdʌndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irredundant?
Irredundant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHN). Broken into parts: ir · ih · DUHN · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say irredundant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrɪˈdʌndənt/ and the British form is /ˌɪrɪˈdʌndənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.