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How to pronounce irate

“irate” pronunciation in American and British English

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“irate” in real sentences

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  1. Irate pissed off prog rock member.

    Tom Scott

  2. >> think I've made him a little irate.

    Oxford Union

  3. Not everyone is like our fragile father or irate mother.

    The School of Life

  4. Oh, he got quite irate, and he had to dash.

    Taskmaster

Words that sound like “irate”

Words one sound away from irate — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

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