How to pronounce irrelative
Say it like ih-REL-uh-tiv. Irrelative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REL).
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- ih
- REL
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irrelative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RELSay 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of irrelative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-REL-uh-tiv.
What does irrelative mean?
- Having no relations to each other; unrelated.
- Not related to the subject at hand; irrelevant.
- Describing two or more chords which do not share any notes in common.“Irrelative chords in music are those having no common tone.”
Where does irrelative come from?
From ir- + relative.
Questions about saying irrelative
How do you pronounce irrelative?
Say ih-REL-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈrɛlətɪv/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɛlətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irrelative?
Irrelative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REL). Broken into parts: ih · REL · uh · tiv.
Is irrelative 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 /ɪˈrɛlətɪv/ (ih-REL-uh-tiv).