irritate

How to Split "irritate" into Syllables

The word irritate is divided into 4 syllables: ir·ri·ta·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ir — 1st syllable
• ri — 2nd syllable
• ta — 3rd syllable
• te — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of irritate:

• IPA: /ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. irritate (third-person singular simple present irritates, present participle irritating, simple past and past participle irritated)
2. irritate (third-person singular simple present irritates, present participle irritating, simple past and past participle irritated)

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Latin irrītātus, perfect passive participle of irrītō (“excite, irritate, incite, stimulate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Borrowed from Latin irritātus, perfect passive participle of irritō (“to invalidate, render void, annul”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from irritus (“invalid”), the equivalent of in- +‎ ratus (“valid, established, fixed”).

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down irritate into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare irritate with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
irritate	4	ir·ri·ta·te
Irrawaddy	4	ir-ra-wad-dy
irate	3	i-ra-te
irritated	4	ir-ri-tat-ed
irradiate	4	ir-ra-dia-te

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to irritate:

irrupt, irrigate, irritant, irradiate, Irrawaddy, irregular, irrigable, irritable.