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

10

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. It rhymes with relevant, if that helps it stick.

What does irrelevant mean?

adjective

  1. Not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected.

Antonyms

relevant

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Words that rhyme with irrelevant

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relevant

Related words

immaterialinapplicableunsuitableimpertinentextraneousdigressivetangentialinconsequential

Frequently asked questions

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 related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected.

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