How to Pronounce incurably?

Correct pronunciation for the word "incurably" is [ɪnkjˈʊ͡əɹəblɪ], [ɪnkjˈʊ‍əɹəblɪ], [ɪ_n_k_j_ˈʊə_ɹ_ə_b_l_ɪ].

"Incurably" in context

Incurably is an adjective that is used to describe an ailment, illness, or condition that is deemed to be beyond repair, correction, or cure. It can refer to a physical health issue, such as a terminal illness, or to a mental health issue, such as a personality disorder. In either case, it connotes a permanent and irreversible negative state. An incurably ill individual may require lifelong medical or psychological treatment, although these will never fully resolve the issue. Even with support and coping techniques, often the individual must accept the limitations of an incurable issue.

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This graph shows how "incurably" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

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