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irksome

How many syllables in irksome?

  2 syllables

Divide irksome into syllables:   irk-some
Stressed syllable in irksome:   irk-some
How to pronounce irksome:   urk-sum
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Synonyms for irksome


2 syllables
  • nagging
  • trying
  • tiresome
  • wearing
3 syllables
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