How to Pronounce Irresistible

To pronounce "irresistible", say irr-es-IST-ibl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

irresistible

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪɹɪsˈɪstəbəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “irresistible”

Break "irresistible" into 5 beats and lean on "IST" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with cristobal, if that helps it stick.

What does irresistible mean?

adjective

  1. Impossile to resist.
  2. Compellingly attractive.

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Words that rhyme with irresistible

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cristobal

Related words

resistlessoverwhelmingoverpoweringattractiveinexorableunstoppableirreversibleresistant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "irresistible"?▾

"Irresistible" has 5 syllables: irr · es · ist · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "irresistible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "irresistible" is /ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbəɫ/.

What does "irresistible" mean?▾

Irresistible: Impossile to resist.

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