How to pronounce irritation
Say it like ir-ih-TAY-shun. Irritation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- ir
- ih
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irritation 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.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irritation
American and British speakers say irritation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ih-TAY-shun.
What does irritation mean?
- The act of irritating or annoying.“What irritation causes you to be so moody?”
- The state of being irritated.
- A thing or person that annoys.
Where does irritation come from?
Borrowed from Middle French irritation, from Latin irrītātiō, from irrītāre (“to excite”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with irritation
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Questions about saying irritation
How do you pronounce irritation?
Say ir-ih-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irritation?
Irritation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: ir · ih · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say irritation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.