How to pronounce irresolvable
Say it like ih-rih-ZOL-vuh-bul. Irresolvable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOL).
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- ih
- rih
- ZOL
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irresolvable 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep 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 irresolvable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-rih-ZOL-vuh-bul.
What does irresolvable mean?
- Impossible to resolve; insoluble.
- Impossible to separate into its component parts.
- A problem that cannot be resolved.
Where does irresolvable come from?
From ir- + resolvable.
Words that rhyme with irresolvable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of irresolvable.
Questions about saying irresolvable
How do you pronounce irresolvable?
Say ih-rih-ZOL-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪrɪˈzɑlvəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪrɪˈzɒlvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irresolvable?
Irresolvable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOL). Broken into parts: ih · rih · ZOL · vuh · bul.
Is irresolvable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪrɪˈzɒlvəbəl/ (ih-rih-ZOL-vuh-bul).