How to pronounce irrelevancy
Say it like ir-EL-uh-vun-see. Irrelevancy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EL).
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- ir
- EL
- uh
- vun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irrelevancy 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.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of irrelevancy
American and British speakers say irrelevancy in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈrɛləvənsi/ in the US and /ˌɪˈrɛləvənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-EL-uh-vun-see.
What does irrelevancy mean?
- The quality of being irrelevant or inapplicable; lack of pertinence or connection.
- A thing that is irrelevant, having no bearing on the subject of discussion.
Where does irrelevancy come from?
From ir- + relevancy or irrelevant + -cy.
Questions about saying irrelevancy
How do you pronounce irrelevancy?
Say ir-EL-uh-vun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈrɛləvənsi/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈrɛləvənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irrelevancy?
Irrelevancy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EL). Broken into parts: ir · EL · uh · vun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say irrelevancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈrɛləvənsi/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈrɛləvənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.