How to pronounce irresponsibility
Say it like ir-uh-spon-suh-BIL-uh-tee. Irresponsibility has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL).
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- ir
- uh
- spon
- suh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irresponsibility 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.
- sponGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of irresponsibility
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ir-uh-spon-suh-BIL-uh-tee.
What does irresponsibility mean?
- The character or state of being irresponsible; lack of or freedom from responsibility; want of accountability.
Where does irresponsibility come from?
From ir- + responsibility or irresponsible + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with irresponsibility
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Questions about saying irresponsibility
How do you pronounce irresponsibility?
Say ir-uh-spon-suh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrəˌspɑnsəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /ˌɪrəˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irresponsibility?
Irresponsibility has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ir · uh · spon · suh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is irresponsibility 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 /ˌɪrəˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/ (ir-uh-spon-suh-BIL-uh-tee).