To pronounce "irreverence", say IRR-ev-er-enc-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"irreverence" has 5 syllables: irr-ev-er-enc-e. It rhymes with reverence and leverenz, if that helps it stick.
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"Irreverence" has 5 syllables: irr · ev · er · enc · e.
Irreverence: The state or quality of being irreverent; want of proper reverence; disregard of the authority and character of a superior.
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