How to Pronounce "irreversible"
word
ˌɪɹɪˈvɝsəbəɫ
ih-ri-VER-suh-buhl
ɪɹɪvˈɜːsəbəl
ih-ri-VUR-suh-buhl
Definition
If something is irreversible, it cannot be changed back to how it was before or undone; it is permanent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪɹɪˈvɝsəbəɫ
British English
ɪɹɪvˈɜːsəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-ri-VER-suh-buhl
UK
ih-ri-VUR-suh-buhl
Listen in Context
The illness caused irreversible damage to his liver.
Cutting down the forest had an irreversible effect on the environment.
After pressing this button, the change will be irreversible.
Be careful—this decision is irreversible, so make sure before you act.