How to pronounce irritability
Say it like ir-ih-tuh-BIL-uh-tee. Irritability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- ir
- ih
- tuh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irritability 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of irritability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ir-ih-tuh-BIL-uh-tee.
What does irritability mean?
- The state or quality of being irritable; quick excitability.“irritability of temper”
- A natural susceptibility, characteristic of all living organisms, tissues, and cells, to the influence of certain stimuli, response being manifested in a variety of ways.
- A condition of morbid excitability of an organ or part of the body; undue susceptibility to the influence of stimuli.
Where does irritability come from?
From Latin irritabilitās, equivalent to irritable + -ity.
Words that rhyme with irritability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of irritability.
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Questions about saying irritability
How do you pronounce irritability?
Say ir-ih-tuh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irritability?
Irritability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ir · ih · tuh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is irritability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/ (ir-ih-tuh-BIL-uh-tee).