How to pronounce irresponsibly
Say it like ir-ih-SPON-suh-blee. Irresponsibly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPON).
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- ir
- ih
- SPON
- suh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irresponsibly 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.
- SPONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep 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 irresponsibly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ir-ih-SPON-suh-blee.
What does irresponsibly mean?
- In an irresponsible manner; so as to be irresponsible.
Where does irresponsibly come from?
From irresponsible + -ly or ir- + responsibly.
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Questions about saying irresponsibly
How do you pronounce irresponsibly?
Say ir-ih-SPON-suh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪˈspɑnsəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irresponsibly?
Irresponsibly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPON). Broken into parts: ir · ih · SPON · suh · blee.
Is irresponsibly 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 /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbli/ (ir-ih-SPON-suh-blee).