To pronounce "irretrievably", say IRR-etr-iev-ably — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
irretrievably
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IRR-etr-iev-ably
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"irretrievably" has 4 syllables: irr-etr-iev-ably. It rhymes with conceivably and unbelievably, if that helps it stick.
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"Irretrievably" has 4 syllables: irr · etr · iev · ably.
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