How to Pronounce Irregular

To pronounce "irregular", say IRR-eg-ul-ar — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “irregular”

"irregular" has 4 syllables: irr-eg-ul-ar. It rhymes with regular, if that helps it stick.

What does irregular mean?

noun

  1. A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and, often, does not follow regular army tactics
  2. One who does not regularly attend a venue

adjective

  1. Nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations
  2. (of a surface) rough

Synonyms

abnormalsingularheteroclitecoarsesalebrousunstableunsteady

Antonyms

regular

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Words that rhyme with irregular

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regular

Related words

unconventionalatypicalunorthodoxunpredictableunevenasymmetricalimproperarrhythmic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "irregular"?▾

"Irregular" has 4 syllables: irr · eg · ul · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "irregular"?▾

The IPA transcription of "irregular" is /ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/.

What does "irregular" mean?▾

Irregular: A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and, often, does not follow regular army tactics

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