How to pronounce irreparate
Say it like ih-REP-uh-rut. Irreparate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REP).
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- ih
- REP
- uh
- rut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irreparate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- REPSay 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.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irreparate
American and British speakers say irreparate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈrɛpərət/ in the US and /ɪˈrɛpərət/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-REP-uh-rut.
What does irreparate mean?
- irreparable
Where does irreparate come from?
Probably ir- + reparate (either etymology 1 or 2).
Questions about saying irreparate
How do you pronounce irreparate?
Say ih-REP-uh-rut. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈrɛpərət/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɛpərət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irreparate?
Irreparate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REP). Broken into parts: ih · REP · uh · rut.
Do Americans and Brits say irreparate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈrɛpərət/ and the British form is /ɪˈrɛpərət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.