How to pronounce irreligious
Say it like ir-ih-LIJ-us. Irreligious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIJ).
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- ir
- ih
- LIJ
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irreligious 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irreligious
American and British speakers say irreligious in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/ in the US and /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ih-LIJ-us.
What does irreligious mean?
- Having no relation to religion.
- Contrary to religious beliefs and practices.
- In conscious rejection of religion.
Where does irreligious come from?
From Latin irreligiōsus.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with irreligious
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Questions about saying irreligious
How do you pronounce irreligious?
Say ir-ih-LIJ-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irreligious?
Irreligious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIJ). Broken into parts: ir · ih · LIJ · us.
Do Americans and Brits say irreligious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/ and the British form is /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.