How NOT to sound like an idiot
I found a list of common English mistakes and, as a public service, I’m
posting a link to it here because far too many people who THINK they speak English are only making silly noises.
On a related note, below is a list of words and how they are SUPPOSED to be pronounced. The people who anchor my local TV News really need to read this post!
|
Word |
Correct Pronounciation |
WRONG pronounciation |
|
Accessory |
ak SESS or ee |
a SES or ee |
|
Especially |
eh SPE shall ee |
ecks SPE shall ee |
|
Espresso |
eh SPRESS oh |
ex PRESS oh |
|
Mischievous |
MIS chiv us |
mis CHEE ve us |
|
Realtor |
REAL tor |
REAL a tor |
I’m sure I’ll be adding to this list, but that is what jumps out at me at this moment.
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