How to pronounce irremediable
Say it like ir-ih-MEE-dee-uh-bul. Irremediable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- ir
- ih
- MEE
- dee
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irremediable 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.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irremediable
American and British speakers say irremediable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrɪˈmidiəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ih-MEE-dee-uh-bul.
What does irremediable mean?
- Unable to be remedied, cured, corrected or repaired; irreparable, incurable.“irremediable conflict”
Where does irremediable come from?
Ultimately from Latin irremediābilis.
Questions about saying irremediable
How do you pronounce irremediable?
Say ir-ih-MEE-dee-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪˈmidiəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irremediable?
Irremediable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: ir · ih · MEE · dee · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say irremediable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrɪˈmidiəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.