adjective
Impossible to replace because it is unique or very valuable.
She is an irreplaceable member of our team.
Common phrases & grammar
irreplaceable object · irreplaceable friend
American English
How to pronounce irreplaceable
adjectiveB2
eeruhpLAYsuhbl
/i.ɹəpˈleɪ.sə.bl̩/
5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Impossible to replace because it is unique or very valuable.
What to listen for
Irreplaceable is stressed on “place”: /ˌi.ɹɪˈpʰleɪ.sə.bl̩/. In natural speech, the beginning may be lighter: /i.ɹəˈleɪ.sə.bl̩/.
Usual pronunciation/ˌi.ɹɪˈpʰleɪ.sə.bl̩/
Lighter first part/i.ɹəpˈleɪ.sə.bl̩/