How to pronounce irreplaceable
Say it like ir-uh-PLAY-suh-bul. Irreplaceable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAY).
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- ir
- uh
- PLAY
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irreplaceable 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suhKeep 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 irreplaceable
American and British speakers say irreplaceable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrəˈpleɪsəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ih-PLAY-suh-bul.
What does irreplaceable mean?
- Incapable of being replaced, especially because of uniqueness or finiteness.“irreplaceable batteries”
Where does irreplaceable come from?
From ir- + replaceable.
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Words that rhyme with irreplaceable
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Questions about saying irreplaceable
How do you pronounce irreplaceable?
Say ir-uh-PLAY-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrəˈpleɪsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irreplaceable?
Irreplaceable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAY). Broken into parts: ir · uh · PLAY · suh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say irreplaceable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrəˈpleɪsəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.