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Try LingUp Now!Begin with 'miz' using a short 'i' sound like in 'sit'.
Next, say 'er' like in 'her', but shorter.
Say 'uh' like a quick 'a' sound.
End with 'bul', where 'b' is a soft 'l' sound.
Attempting 'mi-zer-a-ble' instead of 'miz-er-uh-bul'
Overemphasizing the 'a' in 'uh'
Saying 'ble' as a full syllable instead of the softer 'bul'
Begin with 'miz' using a short 'i' sound like in 'bit'.
Next, say 'er' as a schwa sound, like a relaxed 'u'.
Say 'uh' smoothly without stress.
End with 'bul', lightly touching the tongue on the roof for 'l'.
Pronouncing 'mi-zer-a-ble' instead of 'miz-er-uh-bul'
Using a strong 'r' in 'er'
Pronouncing 'ble' too distinctly instead of softly
In English, 'er' can be pronounced as a schwa, which is quick and unstressed.
No, it is a soft 'uh' sound, not a distinct 'a'.
The final 'bul' in 'miserable' is a quick, less emphasized syllable to keep the flow.
Very unhappy or uncomfortable.
/ˈmɪzəri/
Great unhappiness
/ˈmɪzərəbli/
In a miserable way
/ˈmaɪzər/
Someone who hoards money
Misery has a short 'i' followed by 'zə' without the 'bul'.
Miserably emphasizes 'miz-ər' more than 'uh-bly'.
Miser has the 'ai' sound replacing 'i', and no ending 'bəl'.
The schwa (/ə/) is essential for natural English pronunciation.
For a smooth 'l' at the end, lightly tap the roof of your mouth.
