How many syllables in "irresponsible"?

"irresponsible" has 5 syllabes (ir - re - spon - si - ble).

How to divide "irresponsible"?

"irresponsible" divides into 5 parts: ir · re · spon · si · ble.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ir... re... spon... si... ble) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"irresponsible": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:ir·re·spon·si·ble

Accent principal

ir-re-SPON-si-ble(ir · re · spon · si · ble)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "irresponsible" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɪr.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl⁄

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IPAˌɪr.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl

Syllabesir·re·spon·si·ble

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How many syllables in "irresponsible"?: "irresponsible" has 5 syllabes (ir - re - spon - si - ble).
How to divide "irresponsible"?: "irresponsible" divides into 5 parts: ir · re · spon · si · ble.
Where is the stress in "irresponsible"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "irresponsible"?: Say each syllable slowly (ir... re... spon... si... ble) and listen on SayItVid.