How to pronounce irregularity
Say it like ir-eg-yuh-LER-uh-tee. Irregularity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER).
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- ir
- eg
- yuh
- LER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irregularity 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.
- egGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 irregularity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-reg-yuu-LAR-ih-tee.
What does irregularity mean?
- An instance of being irregular.
- The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular.
- An object or event that is not regular or ordinary.“an irregularity of surface”
Where does irregularity come from?
From Middle French irrégularité, from Medieval Latin irregularitas.
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Questions about saying irregularity
How do you pronounce irregularity?
Say ir-eg-yuh-LER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌrɛɡjəˈlɛrəti/. In British English it is /ɪˌrɛɡjʊˈlærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irregularity?
Irregularity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER). Broken into parts: ir · eg · yuh · LER · uh · tee.
Is irregularity 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 /ɪˌrɛɡjʊˈlærɪti/ (ih-reg-yuu-LAR-ih-tee).