How to pronounce irretrievably
Say it like ir-uh-TREE-vuh-blee. Irretrievably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TREE).
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- ir
- uh
- TREE
- vuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irretrievably 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.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep 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 irretrievably
American and British speakers say irretrievably in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrəˈtrivəbli/ in the US and /ˌɪrəˈtriːvəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-uh-TREE-vuh-blee.
What does irretrievably mean?
- In an irretrievable manner; irrecoverably.
Where does irretrievably come from?
From irretrievable + -ly.
Words that rhyme with irretrievably
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of irretrievably.
Questions about saying irretrievably
How do you pronounce irretrievably?
Say ir-uh-TREE-vuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrəˈtrivəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪrəˈtriːvəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irretrievably?
Irretrievably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TREE). Broken into parts: ir · uh · TREE · vuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say irretrievably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrəˈtrivəbli/ and the British form is /ˌɪrəˈtriːvəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.