How to Pronounce Irrevocable

To pronounce "irrevocable", say IRR-ev-oc-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪˈɹɛvəkəb(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

irrevocable

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪˈɹɛvəkəb(ə)l/

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💡 Tip for remembering “irrevocable”

"irrevocable" has 5 syllables: irr-ev-oc-abl-e. It rhymes with revocable, if that helps it stick.

What does irrevocable mean?

adjective

  1. Unable to be retracted or reversed; final.

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Words that rhyme with irrevocable

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revocable

Related words

irrevokableirreversiblesealednonnegotiableinalienableirreparableunchangeableunimpeachable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "irrevocable"?▾

"Irrevocable" has 5 syllables: irr · ev · oc · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "irrevocable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "irrevocable" is /ɪˈɹɛvəkəb(ə)l/.

What does "irrevocable" mean?▾

Irrevocable: Unable to be retracted or reversed; final.

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