How to Pronounce "irrational"
word
/ˌɪˈɹæʃənəɫ/
i-RA-shuh-nuhl
/ɪɹˈæʃənəl/
i-RA-shuh-nuhl
Definition
When something is irrational, it does not make sense or is not based on reason or logic. It often describes actions, thoughts, or feelings that are not reasonable.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪˈɹæʃənəɫ/
British English
/ɪɹˈæʃənəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-RA-shuh-nuhl
UK
i-RA-shuh-nuhl
Listen in Context
His irrational fear of dogs makes it hard to walk in the park.
It's irrational to be afraid of the dark when you know there's nothing there.
Her reaction seemed completely irrational to everyone.
He made an irrational decision without thinking it through.