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How to pronounce:
unlikely
Phonetic Transcription:
ʌnˈlaɪkli
Examples:
The case of collective hallucination is unlikely.
The readers are therefore unlikely to be fazed.
They were unlikely to support the espouse.
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Common mistakes of unlikely pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "un-LIKELY" instead of "UN-likely". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember to place primary stress on the first syllable: /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ (US), /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ (UK).
- Omitting the "k" sound: It's common to pronounce "unlikely" without the "k", saying "un-lie-ly". This changes the word's clarity. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "k" clearly: /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ for both US and UK.
- Mispronouncing the vowel: Some may say "un-likely" with a short "i" sound instead of the diphthong "ai". This can sound awkward. Tip: Use the diphthong /aɪ/ in the second syllable: /ʌnˈlaɪkli/.
- Overemphasizing "un": Learners sometimes overemphasize the "un" part, making it sound like "UN-likely". This can distort the flow of the word. Tip: Keep "un" soft and quick, focusing on the stress in "likely": /ʌnˈlaɪkli/.
- Incorrectly blending syllables: Some pronounce "unlikely" as "unlike-ly", separating the syllables too much. This disrupts the word's rhythm. Tip: Blend the syllables smoothly: /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ for both US and UK pronunciation.