How to Pronounce Irrelevant

To pronounce "irrelevant", say irr-EL-ev-ant — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪˈɹɛɫəvənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

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Letters

/ˌɪˈɹɛɫəvənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪɹˈɛlɪvənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “irrelevant”

Break "irrelevant" into 4 beats and lean on "EL" — that's the stressed one.

What does irrelevant mean?

adjective

  1. Not relevant, as:
  2. Not at all related: totally unrelated, wholly unconnected, completely inapplicable.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "irrelevant"?▾

To pronounce "irrelevant", say irr-EL-ev-ant — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪˈɹɛɫəvənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "irrelevant"?▾

"Irrelevant" has 4 syllables: irr · el · ev · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "irrelevant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "irrelevant" is /ˌɪˈɹɛɫəvənt/.

What does "irrelevant" mean?▾

Irrelevant: Not relevant, as:

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