What’s the difference between these two words? Easy. One is legit, and the other isn't a word at all, but you’d be surprised how often people use it in speech and writing.
Which is the real word? Regardless. It means no matter what.
I think people get it mixed up with irrespective. Now, that’s a word, and it’s
a synonym for regardless. You can use them interchangeably, although
irrespective is more formal. Here’s an example: “Regardless of the price of
gas, people keep driving.” Or “Irrespective of his father’s disapproval, Tom
decided to go to the concert anyway.”
Irrespective and regardless are another way of saying
despite. Irregardless is probably a mistaken way of saying irrespective;
however, it’s not a word, so you don’t want to use it.
Happy writing.
Sigrid
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