How to pronounce irreparably
Say it like ir-EP-uh-ruh-blee. Irreparably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EP).
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- ir
- EP
- uh
- ruh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irreparably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of irreparably
American and British speakers say irreparably in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈrɛpərəbli/ in the US and /ˌɪˈrɛpərəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-EP-uh-ruh-blee.
What does irreparably mean?
- Such that it cannot be repaired.
Where does irreparably come from?
From irreparable + -ly.
Questions about saying irreparably
How do you pronounce irreparably?
Say ir-EP-uh-ruh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈrɛpərəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈrɛpərəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irreparably?
Irreparably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EP). Broken into parts: ir · EP · uh · ruh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say irreparably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈrɛpərəbli/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈrɛpərəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.