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unspeakable
Phonetic Transcription:
ʌnˈspiːkəbəl
Examples:
His happiness is unspeakable.
The destruction that followed was virtually unspeakable.
The guy was an unspeakable fascist and a clear Nazi sympathizer.
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Common mistakes of unspeakable pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/. The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "speak" part.
- Overlooking the "u": It's common to omit the "u" sound at the beginning, saying /nˈspiːkəbl/. The correct pronunciation starts with the "u": /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/. Tip: Practice saying "un" clearly before the rest of the word.
- Ignoring the "a": Some may pronounce it as /ʌnˈspiːkbl/, dropping the "a" sound. The full pronunciation includes the "a": /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/. Tip: Remember to articulate the "a" to maintain clarity.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might pronounce the "ea" in "speak" incorrectly as /iː/, saying /ʌnˈspikəbl/. The correct sound is /iː/: /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to perfect the vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Some might say /ʌnˈspiːkəbəl/, incorrectly adding an extra syllable. The correct pronunciation is /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/. Tip: Pay attention to the number of syllables while practicing.