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implacable
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪmˈplækəbəl
Examples:
The court of the self proves implacable.
Grattan denounced the scheme with implacable hostility.
He remained an implacable enemy of her.
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Common mistakes of implacable pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "im-ˈplacable". The correct pronunciation has primary stress on the third syllable: "ɪmˈplæk.ə.bəl". Tip: Focus on the "plac" for emphasis.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "implacable" with a short "a" sound, as in "cat". The correct vowel sound is a short "a" as in "bat" for the stressed syllable: "ˈplæk". Tip: Practice with words like "black" to master the sound.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Learners sometimes stress the last syllable too much, saying "implaca-ˈble". The correct pronunciation has a weak final syllable: "bəl". Tip: Keep the ending light and quick.
- Skipping syllables: Some may pronounce "implacable" as "implac-bəl", omitting the middle syllable. Each syllable matters: "ɪmˈplæk.ə.bəl". Tip: Break it down slowly to ensure all parts are pronounced.
- Confusing with similar words: It's common to confuse "implacable" with "implacability" or "placable". Remember, "implacable" means unyielding, while "placable" means easily calmed. Tip: Use context clues to differentiate meanings.