Start with 'in' as in 'insect'.
Next, say 'ev' with a short 'e' sound.
Then, 'i' with a short 'ih' sound.
Say 'ta' softly, stressing the first syllable.
End with 'ble' as in 'table'.
incorrect (in-ev-ta-ble)
incorrect (in-e-vih-ta-ble)
incorrect (in-ev-i-ble)
same as American
same as American
It's a short vowel sound, similar to 'egg'.
The stress is on the second syllable 'nev'.
The 'i' sound is subtle and can be easily missed if said too quickly.
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
/ɪˌnɛv.ɪˈtæb.ɪ.lə.ti/
The quality of being certain to happen.
/ˈɛv.ɪ.tə.bəl/
Avoidable.
/ɪˈnɛv.ɪ.tə.bli/
As is certain to happen.
The 'inevitability' has an extra syllable.
The stress in 'evitable' is on the first syllable.
The suffix '-bly' in 'inevitably' softens the tone.
Break the word into parts and say them slowly before combining.
Listen to native speakers and repeat the word to match the intonation.
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