How to pronounce irritants
Say it like IR-uh-tunts. Irritants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR).
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- IR
- uh
- tunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irritants 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.
- tuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irritants
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IR-uh-tunts.
What does irritants mean?
- plural of irritant How to pronounce irritant
Questions about saying irritants
How do you pronounce irritants?
Say IR-uh-tunts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrətənts/. In British English it is /ˈɪrətənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irritants?
Irritants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR). Broken into parts: IR · uh · tunts.
Is irritants 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 /ˈɪrətənts/ (IR-uh-tunts).