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inconvenience
Definition:
(nou) an inconvenient discomfort (nou) a difficulty that causes anxiety (nou) the quality of not being useful or convenient
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪnkənˈviːnɪəns
Examples:
Sorry of the inconvenience.
I am sorry for the inconvenience.
In the meantime, we apologize for the inconvenience.
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Common mistakes of inconvenience pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-con-'venience". The correct stress pattern is on the third syllable: "in-con-ˈven-ience" (US) / "in-con-ˈviːn-ience" (UK). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the "ven" part.
- Mispronouncing the "ven" sound: Some people pronounce "ven" as "vin", leading to "in-con-'vin-ience". The correct pronunciation is "ven" with a clear "e" sound. Tip: Focus on the "e" in "ven" to avoid dropping it.
- Overlooking the "in" prefix: A common mistake is to shorten "in" to "in'". This can lead to mispronouncing "inconvenience" as "con-'ven-ience". The full prefix must be pronounced clearly: "in-". Tip: Always pronounce the prefix fully to maintain clarity.
- Skipping the "ce" ending: Some learners omit the final "ce", pronouncing it as "inconvenien". The correct pronunciation includes the "ce" sound: "inconvenience". Tip: Practice the word in segments, ensuring you articulate the ending clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may confuse the vowel sounds, pronouncing "inconvenience" with an "a" sound in "ven", like "inconveniance". The correct vowel is a short "e". Tip: Listen to native speakers and repeat to master the vowel sounds.