How to pronounce irrefutable
Say it like ir-uh-FYOO-tuh-bul. Irrefutable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYOO).
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- ir
- uh
- FYOO
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irrefutable 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep 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 irrefutable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ir-uh-FYOO-tuh-bul.
What does irrefutable mean?
- undeniable; unable to be disproved or refuted
Where does irrefutable come from?
From Late Latin irrefūtābilis, from ir- (“not”) + refūtābilis (“refutable”), from refūtō (“to refute”) + -bilis (“-able”), equivalent to ir- + refutable.
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Questions about saying irrefutable
How do you pronounce irrefutable?
Say ir-uh-FYOO-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrəˈfjutəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪrəˈfjuːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irrefutable?
Irrefutable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYOO). Broken into parts: ir · uh · FYOO · tuh · bul.
Is irrefutable 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 /ˌɪrəˈfjuːtəbəl/ (ir-uh-FYOO-tuh-bul).