English pronunciation · Words Starting with I
Irrelevant Pronunciation
Irrelevant is pronounced i-RE-luh-vuhnt, IPA /ˌɪˈrɛləvənt/.
i-RE-luh-vuhnt
US /ˌɪˈrɛləvənt/ · UK /ɪˈrɛlɪvənt/
Syllables: i · RE · luh · vuhnt (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Not connected with the matter being discussed.
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Irrelevant in a Sentence
- Most of the evidence turned out to be irrelevant.
- His age is irrelevant to the decision.
- She dismissed the question as irrelevant.
Common Mispronunciations of Irrelevant
Not i-RE-vuh-luhnt
The l comes before the v, not after it. Swapping the two is the single commonest slip with this word, even among native speakers.
Not i-ruh-LE-vuhnt
RE in second place holds the word up, and the ending settles into a quiet vuhnt.
Tip: The double r is one sound, so the word opens with a quick i and goes straight to RE.
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