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How to pronounce:
inappropriate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪət
Examples:
That is inappropriate and highly opprobrious.
The chauvinism above is inappropriate.
The colours are garish and inappropriate.
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Common mistakes of inappropriate pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-ˈap-pro-pri-ate". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "in-ˌap-rō-ˈpri-ate". Tip: Focus on the "pri" syllable for proper emphasis.
- Omitting syllables: Some might say "in-appropriate" as "in-appropriate". This skips the second syllable, making it sound incomplete. The full pronunciation is "in-ˌap-rō-ˈpri-ate". Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure each is pronounced.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "a" in "ap" is often mispronounced as "æ" instead of the correct "eɪ". This leads to saying "in-ˌæ-pro-pri-ate". The right sound is "in-ˌap-rō-ˈpri-ate". Tip: Practice the "a" sound like in "cap" to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the "in": Some speakers stress the "in" too much, saying "ˈin-appropriate". The stress should be on the "pri" syllable instead. Tip: Keep the "in" light to maintain the correct rhythm of the word.
- Mispronouncing the final "ate": It's common to say "in-appropriate" with a flat "ate" sound. The correct pronunciation ends with "eɪt", as in "in-ˌap-rō-ˈpri-ate". Tip: Practice saying "ate" like in "late" to get it right.