Most Americans
Can't Pronounce These
10 Words
By Meena
Worcestershire:
This British sauce is a mouthful, often mispronounced. It's actually 'WUSS-ter-sheer'.
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Anemone:
This beautiful marine creature trips up many. Say it like 'uh-NEM-uh-nee'. Remember the Nemo rhyme!
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Quinoa:
A protein-packed superfood that's often mispronounced. The Inca seed is pronounced 'KEEN-wah', not 'kwi-noa'.
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Acai:
This antioxidant-rich berry is a common mispronunciation culprit. Say it 'ah-sigh-EE', it originates from the Portuguese language.
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Pseudo:
Greek in origin, don't be fooled by the 'ps', it's silent! It's pronounced 'SOO-doh'.
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Draught:
A term used for beer drawn from a keg, it's not 'dra-ught', it's 'draft'.
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Mischievous:
Don't let its mischief confuse you, the correct pronunciation is 'MISS-chiv-us', not 'miss-CHEE-vee-us'.
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Gyro:
This delicious Greek delicacy is often mispronounced. Say it the Greek way, 'YEE-roh'.
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Turmeric:
This beneficial spice, often mispronounced, is correctly said as 'TER-muh-rik', not 'too-muh-rik'.
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Espresso:
A coffee lover's delight, remember there's no 'x' in espresso. It's pronounced 'ehs-PRESS-oh', not 'ex-presso'.
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