How to pronounce irrepressible
Say it like ir-uh-PRES-uh-bul. Irrepressible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRES).
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- ir
- uh
- PRES
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irrepressible 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.
- PRESSay 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irrepressible
American and British speakers say irrepressible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrəˈprɛsəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪrəˈprɛsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-uh-PRES-uh-bul.
What does irrepressible mean?
- Not containable or controllable.
- Especially high-spirited, outspoken, or insistent.
Where does irrepressible come from?
From ir- + repressible.
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Words that rhyme with irrepressible
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Questions about saying irrepressible
How do you pronounce irrepressible?
Say ir-uh-PRES-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrəˈprɛsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪrəˈprɛsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irrepressible?
Irrepressible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRES). Broken into parts: ir · uh · PRES · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say irrepressible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrəˈprɛsəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪrəˈprɛsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.