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despicable
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈspɪkəbəl
Examples:
It is vandalism of the most despicable sort.'
Kill the imperialists and their despicable helpers.
Lying is the most despicable act.
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Common mistakes of despicable pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "de-ˈspic-able." The correct stress is on the third syllable, "des-ˈpic-able." Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on "pic."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "e" in "despicable" as a long vowel, resulting in "deh-spi-kah-bull." In both US and UK pronunciations, it should be a short "e" sound, /ɛ/. Tip: Focus on keeping the "e" short and crisp.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some may overly emphasize the "able" ending, saying "despic-ˈa-bull." The correct pronunciation is "despicable," with a softer "able" sound. Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick.
- Omitting sounds: Some speakers might drop the "d" at the beginning, saying "espicable." This changes the word entirely. The "d" is essential, pronounced as /d/ in both US and UK. Tip: Always pronounce the initial "d" clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "despicable" with "despicable," pronouncing it as "despic-able." The correct form is "despicable," with three syllables. Tip: Break it down into "des-pic-a-ble" to avoid confusion.