Business English Pronunciation: 7 Tricky Adjectives You Need to Pronounce Correctly

Business English Pronunciation: 7 Adjectives You Need to Know

In this article, we'll focus on seven Business English adjectives you often hear in professional settings. Knowing how to pronounce them correctly can make a big difference in how you communicate. Let's review each word to help you sound more confident in your Business English conversations!

Choose the correct adjective to complete each sentence, then listen to the whole sentence and repeat.

DEFINITION AND EXAMPLES

IRREVOCABLE /ɪˈrevəkəbl/

formal

=that cannot be changed Signing this document means the agreement is irrevocable.

After the vote, the changes to the policy were irrevocable.

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DEFINITION AND EXAMPLES

SIMULTANEOUS /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪniəs/

= happening at the same time

The app allows simultaneous translations.

The two events are simultaneous, so choose the one you want to attend.

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DEFINITION AND EXAMPLES

INVOLUNTARY /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

Her reaction was involuntary; she couldn’t control it.

His involuntary response during the meeting surprised everyone in the room.

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DEFINITION AND EXAMPLES

UNPRECEDENTED /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/

= that has never happened before

The company saw unprecedented growth this year.

We’re dealing with an unprecedented number of requests.

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DEFINITION AND EXAMPLES

INDISPENSABLE /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/

= very important, that cannot be replaced

Water is indispensable for human survival.

Good communication skills are indispensable in any job.

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DEFINITION AND EXAMPLES

NEGLIGIBLE /ˈneɡlɪdʒəbl/

= so small or unimportant that it can be ignored

The price difference is negligible, so let's go with the faster option.

It had a negligible effect on the project.

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DEFINITION AND EXAMPLES

AMBIGUOUS /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

= unclear and confusing

The sign was ambiguous, so many people got lost.

The teacher’s instructions were ambiguous, which confused the students.

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Takeaway

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