How to pronounce irresolution
Say it like ih-rez-uh-LOO-shun. Irresolution has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOO).
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- ih
- rez
- uh
- LOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irresolution 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.
- rezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irresolution
American and British speakers say irresolution in essentially the same way: /ɪrɛzəˈluʃən/ in the US and /ɪrɛzəˈluːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-rez-uh-LOO-shun.
What does irresolution mean?
- Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
Where does irresolution come from?
Probably from Middle French irresolution (modern French irrésolution), from ir- + resolution (“resolution”); compare Italian irresoluzione.
Words that rhyme with irresolution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of irresolution.
- distribution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
- prosecution
- persecution
Questions about saying irresolution
How do you pronounce irresolution?
Say ih-rez-uh-LOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪrɛzəˈluʃən/. In British English it is /ɪrɛzəˈluːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irresolution?
Irresolution has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOO). Broken into parts: ih · rez · uh · LOO · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say irresolution the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪrɛzəˈluʃən/ and the British form is /ɪrɛzəˈluːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.