How to pronounce irritated
Say it like IR-uh-tay-tud. Irritated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR).
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- IR
- uh
- tay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irritated 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.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irritated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IR-ih-tay-tid.
What does irritated mean?
- aroused to impatience or anger“made an irritated gesture”“feeling nettled from the constant teasing”
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Questions about saying irritated
How do you pronounce irritated?
Say IR-uh-tay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrəˌteɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irritated?
Irritated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR). Broken into parts: IR · uh · tay · tud.
Is irritated 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 /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/ (IR-ih-tay-tid).