How to pronounce irascible
American English pronunciation
ih-RAS-uh-bul
- IPA
- /ɪˈɹæsəbəl/
- Syllables
- ih · RAS · uh · bul (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What irascible means
Quick to lose your temper
In a sentence: The irascible old parrot squawked at anyone who came near.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning to be angry.
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