How to pronounce irrelevance
Say it like ir-EL-uh-vuns. Irrelevance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EL).
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- ir
- EL
- uh
- vuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irrelevance 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.
- ELSay 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.
- vunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irrelevance
American and British speakers say irrelevance in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈrɛləvəns/ in the US and /ˌɪˈrɛləvəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-EL-uh-vuns.
What does irrelevance mean?
- Lack of relationship with the topic at hand; lack of importance.
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Questions about saying irrelevance
How do you pronounce irrelevance?
Say ir-EL-uh-vuns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈrɛləvəns/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈrɛləvəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irrelevance?
Irrelevance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EL). Broken into parts: ir · EL · uh · vuns.
Do Americans and Brits say irrelevance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈrɛləvəns/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈrɛləvəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.