How to Pronounce "irksome"
word
ˈɝksəm
URK-sum
ˈɜːksʌm
URK-sum
Definition
Something that is irksome makes you feel annoyed, bored, or irritated, often because it is unpleasant or repetitive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɝksəm
British English
ˈɜːksʌm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
URK-sum
UK
URK-sum
Listen in Context
Filling out long forms can be irksome.
The irksome noise kept me awake all night.
Waiting in a long line is often irksome.
Honestly, dealing with all these irksome little details drives me crazy.