How to pronounce irruent
Say it like IR-ih-oornt. Irruent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR).
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- IR
- ih
- oornt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irruent 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- oorntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of irruent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IR-ih-oornt.
What does irruent mean?
- rushing, moving quickly, especially inwards
Where does irruent come from?
From the present participle stem of Latin irruere.
Questions about saying irruent
How do you pronounce irruent?
Say IR-ih-oornt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrɪʊrnt/. In British English it is /ˈɪrɪʊənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irruent?
Irruent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR). Broken into parts: IR · ih · oornt.
Is irruent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɪrɪʊənt/ (IR-ih-oornt).