How do you pronounce "irreconcilable"?

In American English: /ˌɪˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbəl/ (i-REHK-uhn-seyel-uhb-uhl). In British English: /ɪɹˈɛkənsˌaɪləbəl/ (ir-EHK-uhns-eyel-uhb-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˌɪˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbəl/ (i-REHK-uhn-seyel-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /ɪɹˈɛkənsˌaɪləbəl/ (ir-EHK-uhns-eyel-uhb-uhl).

Is "irreconcilable" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbəl/ (i-REHK-uhn-seyel-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /ɪɹˈɛkənsˌaɪləbəl/ (ir-EHK-uhns-eyel-uhb-uhl).

How to Pronounce "irreconcilable"

irreconcilable

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/ˌɪˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbəl/

i-REHK-uhn-seyel-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɪir·rɛkrec·ənon·saɪlcil·əbab·əlle

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