How to Pronounce Irresponsible

To pronounce "irresponsible", say IRR-esp-ons-ibl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪrəˈspɑnsɪbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ɪrəˈspɑnsɪbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “irresponsible”

"irresponsible" has 5 syllables: irr-esp-ons-ibl-e. It rhymes with responsible, if that helps it stick.

What does irresponsible mean?

noun

  1. Someone who is not responsible.

adjective

  1. Not responsible; exempt from legal responsibility, not to be held accountable.
  2. Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent.

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Words that rhyme with irresponsible

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Related words

devil-may-carefecklessdo-nothingunaccountableunreliablehappy-go-luckyfreewheelingcarefree

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "irresponsible"?▾

"Irresponsible" has 5 syllables: irr · esp · ons · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "irresponsible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "irresponsible" is /ɪrəˈspɑnsɪbəl/.

What does "irresponsible" mean?▾

Irresponsible: Someone who is not responsible.

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