How to Pronounce Irksome

To pronounce "irksome", say IRKS-om-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɚksəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɚksəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “irksome”

"irksome" has 3 syllables: irks-om-e.

What does irksome mean?

adjective

  1. Marked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition

    “He has this irksome habit of racing up to red lights, so he has to brake heavily.”

Synonyms

annoyingbothersomeirritatingtediouswearisome

Related words

wearisometiresometediousdeadeningdullslowho-humuninteresting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "irksome"?▾

"Irksome" has 3 syllables: irks · om · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "irksome"?▾

The IPA transcription of "irksome" is /ˈɚksəm/.

What does "irksome" mean?▾

Irksome: Marked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition

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