How to pronounce irreparable
Say it like ir-EP-uh-ruh-bul. Irreparable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EP).
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- ir
- EP
- uh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irreparable 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.
- EPSay 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.
- ruhKeep 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 irreparable
American and British speakers say irreparable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈrɛpərəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪˈrɛpərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-EP-uh-ruh-bul.
What does irreparable mean?
- Incapable of being repaired, amended, cured or rectified; unrepairable.
Where does irreparable come from?
From Middle French irréparable, from Old French, from Latin irreparabilis, equivalent to ir- + reparable.
Words that rhyme with irreparable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of irreparable.
Questions about saying irreparable
How do you pronounce irreparable?
Say ir-EP-uh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈrɛpərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈrɛpərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irreparable?
Irreparable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EP). Broken into parts: ir · EP · uh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say irreparable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈrɛpərəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈrɛpərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.