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How to pronounce:
irrevocably
Phonetic Transcription:
irrevocabi
Examples:
It is irrevocably in the public domain.
He wants to be the chief of the state, and irrevocably.
We have irrevocably broken the barrier.
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Common mistakes of irrevocably pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ˌir-ˈrev-o-cably". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable: "ˈir-re-voc-a-bly". Tip: Practice emphasizing "rev" when saying "irrevocably".
- Mispronouncing the "v" sound: Many pronounce "irrevocably" with a "b" sound instead of "v", saying "ir-re-boc-a-bly". This alters the meaning. The correct pronunciation includes the "v" as in "v"ictory. Tip: Focus on the "v" sound to maintain clarity.
- Omitting the second "a": Some people drop the second "a", pronouncing it as "ir-re-voc-bly". This is not standard. The correct form includes the "a" in the final syllable: "b-l-y". Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure you include all sounds.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Learners sometimes stress the last syllable too much, saying "irrevocably". The stress should be on the third syllable, not the last. Tip: Keep the final "bly" softer and less emphasized.
- Confusing the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first "i" as in "bit" instead of "ir". This can lead to miscommunication. The correct sound is like "ear" in "ear". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle vowel differences in "irrevocably".