Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
irrecusable
irrefutable
Latin America
Simplified: ee-rreh-koo-SAH-bleh
IPA: i.re.ku'sa.βle
Spain
Simplified: ee-rreh-koo-SAH-bleh
IPA: i.re.ku'sa.βle
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
i
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
rre
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
cu
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ble
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e