How to Pronounce Irreducible

To pronounce "irreducible", say IRR-ed-uc-ibl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɪɹɪˈdjuːsɪbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɪɹɪˈdjuːsɪbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “irreducible”

"irreducible" has 5 syllables: irr-ed-uc-ibl-e.

What does irreducible mean?

noun

  1. Such a polynomial

adjective

  1. Not able to be reduced or lessened.
  2. Not able to be brought to a simpler or reduced form.

Antonyms

reducibleunincreasable

Related words

inescapableintractablemust-seeunavoidablebasichardlineelementaryelemental

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "irreducible"?▾

"Irreducible" has 5 syllables: irr · ed · uc · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "irreducible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "irreducible" is /ˌɪɹɪˈdjuːsɪbəl/.

What does "irreducible" mean?▾

Irreducible: Such a polynomial

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