How to pronounce irregulars
Say it like ir-EG-yuh-lerz. Irregulars has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EG).
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- ir
- EG
- yuh
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irregulars 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.
- EGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of irregulars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ir-EG-yuh-luz.
What does irregulars mean?
- plural of irregular How to pronounce irregular
Questions about saying irregulars
How do you pronounce irregulars?
Say ir-EG-yuh-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈrɛɡjəlɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈrɛɡjələz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irregulars?
Irregulars has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EG). Broken into parts: ir · EG · yuh · lerz.
Is irregulars pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪˈrɛɡjələz/ (ir-EG-yuh-luz).