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undesirable
Definition:
(nou) one whose presence is undesirable
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbəl
Examples:
Lots of the suggestions are undesirable.
The fifth source is undesirable.
The flesh is undesirable and bony.
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Common mistakes of undesirable pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "un-de-ˈzi-ra-ble". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪ.ər.ə.bəl". Tip: Practice saying "un-de-" softly and emphasize "zi".
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the "i" in the second syllable as a long "ee" sound, saying "un-de-ˈzeer-a-ble". The correct pronunciation is with a short "i": "ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪ.ər.ə.bəl". Tip: Remember that "i" is short here, as in "bit".
- Final syllable mispronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the last syllable as "blee" instead of "bəl", resulting in "un-de-ˈzi-ra-blee". The correct form is "ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪ.ər.ə.bəl". Tip: Focus on a softer ending with "bəl".
- Overemphasizing "un": Some learners place too much emphasis on the prefix "un", resulting in "ˈun-de-zi-ra-ble". The stress should be on "zi": "ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪ.ər.ə.bəl". Tip: Keep "un" light and smooth to maintain proper rhythm.
- Incorrect syllable division: A frequent error is treating "undesirable" as four syllables, pronouncing it "un-de-si-ra-ble". The correct division is three syllables: "ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪ.ər.ə.bəl". Tip: Break it down into three parts for clarity.