How to pronounce irresistibly
Say it like ir-ih-ZIS-tuh-blee. Irresistibly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS).
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- ir
- ih
- ZIS
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irresistibly 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of irresistibly
American and British speakers say irresistibly in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/ in the US and /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ih-ZIS-tuh-blee.
What does irresistibly mean?
- In an irresistible manner.
Where does irresistibly come from?
From irresistible + -ly.
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Questions about saying irresistibly
How do you pronounce irresistibly?
Say ir-ih-ZIS-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irresistibly?
Irresistibly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS). Broken into parts: ir · ih · ZIS · tuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say irresistibly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/ and the British form is /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.