How to Pronounce "irritate"
word
ˈɪɹɪˌteɪt
IR-uh-tayt
ˈɪɹɪtˌeɪt
IR-uh-tayt
Definition
To make someone feel annoyed or a little angry, or to cause a part of the body to become sore or inflamed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪɹɪˌteɪt
British English
ˈɪɹɪtˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IR-uh-tayt
UK
IR-uh-tayt
Listen in Context
Loud noises irritate me.
This cream may irritate your skin.
I did not mean to irritate you.
It really irritates me when people are late.