How to pronounce irritable
Say it like IR-uh-tuh-bul. Irritable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR).
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- IR
- uh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irritable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IRSay 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.
- tuhKeep 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 irritable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IR-uh-tuh-bul.
What does irritable mean?
- Capable of being irritated.
- Easily exasperated or excited.“an irritable old man”
- Responsive to stimuli.
Where does irritable come from?
Borrowed from French irritable, from Latin irritabilis.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying irritable
How do you pronounce irritable?
Say IR-uh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrətəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɪrətəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irritable?
Irritable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR). Broken into parts: IR · uh · tuh · bul.
Is irritable 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 /ˈɪrətəbəl/ (IR-uh-tuh-bul).