How many syllables in "irrespective"?

"irrespective" has 4 lettergrepen (ir - re - spec - tive).

How to divide "irrespective"?

"irrespective" divides into 4 parts: ir · re · spec · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ir... re... spec... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"irrespective": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ir·re·spec·tive

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ir-re-SPEC-tive(ir · re · spec · tive)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "irrespective" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɪr.ɪˈspɛk.tɪv⁄

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IPAˌɪr.ɪˈspɛk.tɪv

Lettergrepenir·re·spec·tive

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How many syllables in "irrespective"?: "irrespective" has 4 lettergrepen (ir - re - spec - tive).
How to divide "irrespective"?: "irrespective" divides into 4 parts: ir · re · spec · tive.
Where is the stress in "irrespective"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "irrespective"?: Say each syllable slowly (ir... re... spec... tive) and listen on SayItVid.