How do you pronounce "irresponsible"?

In American English: /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/ (ir-uh-SPAHNS-uhb-uhl). In British English: /ɪɹɪspˈɒnsɪbəl/ (ir-isp-ONS-ib-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/ (ir-uh-SPAHNS-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /ɪɹɪspˈɒnsɪbəl/ (ir-isp-ONS-ib-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/ (ir-uh-SPAHNS-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /ɪɹɪspˈɒnsɪbəl/ (ir-isp-ONS-ib-uhl).

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/ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/

ir-uh-SPAHNS-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɪrir·əre·spɑːnsspon·əbsi·əlble

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