How to pronounce irresistible
Say it like ir-ih-ZIS-tuh-bul. Irresistible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS).
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- ir
- ih
- ZIS
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irresistible 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep 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 irresistible
American and British speakers say irresistible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ih-ZIS-tuh-bul.
What does irresistible mean?
- Impossible to resist.
- Compellingly attractive.
Where does irresistible come from?
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin irresistibilis, equivalent to ir- + resistible.
Questions about saying irresistible
How do you pronounce irresistible?
Say ir-ih-ZIS-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irresistible?
Irresistible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS). Broken into parts: ir · ih · ZIS · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say irresistible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.