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Business English Pronunciation: 7 Tricky Adjectives You Need to Pronounce Correctly
- Erin West
- Nov 1, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Takeaway
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