How to pronounce irreversibly
Say it like ir-ih-VUR-suh-blee. Irreversibly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- ir
- ih
- VUR
- suh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irreversibly 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- 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 irreversibly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ir-ih-VUR-suh-blee.
What does irreversibly mean?
- In an irreversible manner.
Where does irreversibly come from?
From irreversible + -ly or ir- + reversibly.
Questions about saying irreversibly
How do you pronounce irreversibly?
Say ir-ih-VUR-suh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪˈvɝsəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irreversibly?
Irreversibly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: ir · ih · VUR · suh · blee.
Is irreversibly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsəbli/ (ir-ih-VUR-suh-blee).