Proper Pronunciation Guide

irrevocably

[ɪ rɛ və kə bli]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letter “i,” which is the first syllable, as the short vowel
    /ɪ/ —like the vowel in the word “sit.”
  • Pronounce the letter “e,” in the second syllable, as the short vowel
    /ɛ/—like the vowel in the word “bed”—and stress it.
  • Pronounce the letters “o” and “a” both as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/.

Practice Sentence:

The town is irrevocably opposed to raising the speed limits on their roads.

Definition:

  • (adverb) Not able to be revoked, recalled, altered, or changed.

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