How to Pronounce Irritated

To pronounce "irritated", say IRR-it-at-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɪɹɪteɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

irritated

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɪɹɪteɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “irritated”

"irritated" has 4 syllables: irr-it-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does irritated mean?

verb

  1. To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in.
  2. To cause or induce displeasure or irritation.

adjective

  1. Experiencing a feeling of irritation.
  2. Inflamed and painful.

Synonyms

provokerileannoyed

Antonyms

placatepleasesoothe

Words that rhyme with irritated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivatedsated

Related words

nettledannoyeddispleasedpissedpeevedriledroiledstung

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "irritated"?▾

"Irritated" has 4 syllables: irr · it · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "irritated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "irritated" is /ˈɪɹɪteɪtɪd/.

What does "irritated" mean?▾

Irritated: To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in.

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