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irritability
Definition:
(nou) an irritable petulant feeling (nou) excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part (nou) a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪlɪti
Examples:
Clumsiness, depression and irritability are noted.
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Common mistakes of irritability pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ir-ˌrit-ə-ˈbɪl-ɪ-ti". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable, "ir-ˌrit-ə-ˈbɪl-ɪ-ti". Tip: Practice emphasizing "bɪl" to master the stress pattern.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first "i" as "ɪ" instead of "ɪr". The correct pronunciation is "ˈɪr" in the first syllable. Tip: Focus on producing the "ɪr" sound clearly to avoid confusion.
- Syllable reduction: Learners sometimes reduce the last syllable, saying "irritabil-ty" instead of "irritability". The full pronunciation includes all syllables. Tip: Break the word into parts: "ir-rit-a-bil-i-ty" for clarity.
- Consonant clarity: Some speakers may soften the "t" in "bɪl" to sound like a "d", resulting in "irritabilidy". The correct sound is a clear "t". Tip: Practice saying "bɪl" with a firm "t" to ensure clarity.
- Linking sounds: In rapid speech, some may blend the "t" and "a" sounds, saying "irritabilty". The correct pronunciation maintains a distinct "t" sound before "a". Tip: Slow down your speech to pronounce each sound clearly.