How to pronounce irreverent
Say it like ir-EV-uh-runt. Irreverent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EV).
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- ir
- EV
- uh
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irreverent 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.
- EVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irreverent
American and British speakers say irreverent in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈrɛvərənt/ in the US and /ˌɪˈrɛvərənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-EV-uh-runt.
What does irreverent mean?
- Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.“an irreverent new work”
Where does irreverent come from?
From Latin irreverēns.
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Questions about saying irreverent
How do you pronounce irreverent?
Say ir-EV-uh-runt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈrɛvərənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈrɛvərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irreverent?
Irreverent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EV). Broken into parts: ir · EV · uh · runt.
Do Americans and Brits say irreverent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈrɛvərənt/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈrɛvərənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.