How to pronounce irrelevant
Say it like ir-EL-uh-vunt. Irrelevant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EL).
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- ir
- EL
- uh
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irrelevant 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.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irrelevant
American and British speakers say irrelevant in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈrɛləvənt/ in the US and /ɪˈrɛləvənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-REL-uh-vunt.
What does irrelevant mean?
- having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue“an irrelevant comment”“irrelevant allegations”
Where does irrelevant come from?
From ir- + relevant.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying irrelevant
How do you pronounce irrelevant?
Say ir-EL-uh-vunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈrɛləvənt/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɛləvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irrelevant?
Irrelevant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EL). Broken into parts: ir · EL · uh · vunt.
Do Americans and Brits say irrelevant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈrɛləvənt/ and the British form is /ɪˈrɛləvənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.