How to pronounce irrevocable
Say it like ee-REV-uh-kuh-bul. Irrevocable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REV).
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- ee
- REV
- uh
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irrevocable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- REVSay 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irrevocable
American and British speakers say irrevocable in essentially the same way: /iˈrɛvəkəbəl/ in the US and /ɪˈrɛvəkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-REV-uh-kuh-bul.
What does irrevocable mean?
- Unable to be retracted or reversed; final.
Where does irrevocable come from?
From Middle French irrévocable, from Latin irrevocabilis; equivalent to ir- + revoke + -able.
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Questions about saying irrevocable
How do you pronounce irrevocable?
Say ee-REV-uh-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /iˈrɛvəkəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɛvəkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irrevocable?
Irrevocable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REV). Broken into parts: ee · REV · uh · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say irrevocable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iˈrɛvəkəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈrɛvəkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.