How to pronounce irritant
Say it like IR-uh-tunt. Irritant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR).
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- IR
- uh
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irritant 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irritant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IR-uh-tunt.
What does irritant mean?
- Causing irritation or inflammation.
- Rendering null and void; conditionally invalidating.
- Any medication designed to cause irritation
- A source of irritation.
Where does irritant come from?
From French irritant, equivalent to irritate + -ant.
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Questions about saying irritant
How do you pronounce irritant?
Say IR-uh-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrətənt/. In British English it is /ˈɪrətənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irritant?
Irritant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR). Broken into parts: IR · uh · tunt.
Is irritant 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 /ˈɪrətənt/ (IR-uh-tunt).