irrespective
/ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/
Syllables ir·re·spec·tive
Stress ir-re-SPEC-tive
Phonics Breakdown
ir
/ɪr/
short i
re
/rɪ/
short i
spect
/spɛkt/
consonant blend
ive
/ɪv/
short i
Meaning
without considering; regardless of
Sound Reference
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ir=/ɪr/(irritate) + re=/rɪ/(repeat) + spect=/spɛkt/(spectator) + ive=/ɪv/(active)
Example
Everyone deserves respect, irrespective of their background.