How to Pronounce "irascible"
word
ˌɪˈɹæsɪbəɫ
ih-RASS-uh-buhl
ɪɹˈæsəbəl
ih-RASS-uh-buhl
Definition
Someone who is irascible gets angry very easily and has a short temper.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈɹæsɪbəɫ
British English
ɪɹˈæsəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-RASS-uh-buhl
UK
ih-RASS-uh-buhl
Listen in Context
My grandfather is very irascible in the mornings.
The irascible dog barked at everyone who walked by.
Her irascible nature made her difficult to work with.
He’s not a bad guy, just a bit irascible before his first coffee.