How to Pronounce Irritation

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “irritation”

"irritation" has 4 syllables: irr-it-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does irritation mean?

noun

  1. The act of irritating or annoying

    “What irritation causes you to be so moody?”

  2. The state of being irritated

Words that rhyme with irritation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

annoyancevexationannoyingtroublingpiquediscomfortaggravationsoreness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "irritation"?▾

"Irritation" has 4 syllables: irr · it · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "irritation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "irritation" is /ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/.

What does "irritation" mean?▾

Irritation: The act of irritating or annoying

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