How many syllables in irresponsible?

Syllables in irresponsible

5

ir·re·spon·si·ble

Irresponsible has five syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say irresponsible

Pronunciation/ˌɪɹəˈspɑnsəbəl/
5 syllables, ir-re-SPON-si-ble · da-da-DUM-da-da
StressThird syllable
Letters13

To count it yourself, say irresponsible slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ir, re, spon, si, ble. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in irresponsible?
Irresponsible has five syllables.
How do you divide irresponsible into syllables?
Irresponsible divides as ir-re-spon-si-ble.
Which syllable is stressed in irresponsible?
The third syllable (ir-re-SPON-si-ble).

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