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uncontrollable
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊləbəl
Examples:
The events become uncontrollable.
The aircraft became uncontrollable and crashed.
As the compartment filled, the boat's trim became uncontrollable.
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Common mistakes of uncontrollable pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "un-conˈtrol-lable". In both US and UK English, the stress is on the third syllable: "ˌʌn.kənˈtroʊ.lə.bəl" (US) and "ˌʌn.kənˈtrɒ.lə.bəl" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "tro" part.
- Vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the first vowel sound, saying "ʌn" instead of the correct "ʌn". The "u" in "uncontrollable" should sound like "ʌ" as in "cup". Tip: Practice with similar words to master the sound.
- Ending syllable: A common mistake is omitting the final syllable, resulting in "uncontrolla". The correct pronunciation includes the "bəl" ending: "ˌʌn.kənˈtroʊ.lə.bəl" (US) and "ˌʌn.kənˈtrɒ.lə.bəl" (UK). Tip: Emphasize the last syllable when practicing.
- Linking sounds: Learners might separate the "un" and "controllable" too much, making it sound choppy. In fluent speech, it should flow smoothly: "ˌʌn.kənˈtroʊ.lə.bəl". Tip: Practice saying the word in a sentence to improve fluency.
- Consonant clarity: Some may pronounce the "t" in "controllable" too softly, leading to "conrolable". The "t" should be clear and pronounced as "t" in "top". Tip: Isolate the syllable "trol" to practice the clarity of the consonant.