How to pronounce irrefrangible
Say it like ir-ih-FRAN-juh-bul. Irrefrangible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAN).
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- ir
- ih
- FRAN
- juh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irrefrangible 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.
- FRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irrefrangible
American and British speakers say irrefrangible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ih-FRAN-juh-bul.
What does irrefrangible mean?
- Not to be broken or transgressed against; inviolable.
- Incapable of being refracted.
Words that rhyme with irrefrangible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of irrefrangible.
Questions about saying irrefrangible
How do you pronounce irrefrangible?
Say ir-ih-FRAN-juh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irrefrangible?
Irrefrangible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAN). Broken into parts: ir · ih · FRAN · juh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say irrefrangible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.