How to pronounce irrevocably
Say it like ih-REV-uh-kuh-blee. Irrevocably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REV).
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- ih
- REV
- uh
- kuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irrevocably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of irrevocably
American and British speakers say irrevocably in essentially the same way: /ɪˈrɛvəkəbli/ in the US and /ɪˈrɛvəkəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-REV-uh-kuh-blee.
What does irrevocably mean?
- In an irrevocable manner; in a manner which prevents the ability to be reverted, repealed, or undone.
Where does irrevocably come from?
From irrevocable + -ly.
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Questions about saying irrevocably
How do you pronounce irrevocably?
Say ih-REV-uh-kuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈrɛvəkəbli/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɛvəkəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irrevocably?
Irrevocably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REV). Broken into parts: ih · REV · uh · kuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say irrevocably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈrɛvəkəbli/ and the British form is /ɪˈrɛvəkəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.