How to Pronounce "irresponsible"
word
/ˌɪɹəˈspɑnsəbəɫ/
i-ri-SPAHN-suh-buhl
/ɪɹɪspˈɒnsəbəl/
i-ri-SPON-suh-buhl
Definition
Someone who is irresponsible does not think about the effects of their actions and does not take care of their duties properly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪɹəˈspɑnsəbəɫ/
British English
/ɪɹɪspˈɒnsəbəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-ri-SPAHN-suh-buhl
UK
i-ri-SPON-suh-buhl
Listen in Context
It is irresponsible to leave the door unlocked at night.
The manager called his behavior irresponsible.
Don't be irresponsible with your homework.
Jake was being totally irresponsible when he drove without a seatbelt.