How do you pronounce "irresponsibility"?

In American English: /ˌɪrəˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/ (ir-uh-spahns-uh-BIL-uht-ee). In British English: /ɪɹɪspˌɒnsəbˈɪlɪti/ (ir-isp-ons-uhb-IL-it-ee). In Canadian English: /ˌɪrəˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/ (ir-uh-spahns-uh-BIL-uht-ee). In Australian English: /ɪɹɪspˌɒnsəbˈɪlɪti/ (ir-isp-ons-uhb-IL-it-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪrəˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/ (ir-uh-spahns-uh-BIL-uht-ee), while in British English it's /ɪɹɪspˌɒnsəbˈɪlɪti/ (ir-isp-ons-uhb-IL-it-ee).

How to Pronounce "irresponsibility"

irresponsibility

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/ˌɪrəˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/

ir-uh-spahns-uh-BIL-uht-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ɪrir·əre·spɑːnsspon·əsi·bɪlbil·əti·ity

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