10 Words You’re Probably Mispronouncing
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I pronounce things wrong… ALL THE TIME… and it’s my job to speak. What can I say? Some words are just hard to pronounce. Well, I’m here to help. Here is a list of 10 words that you are more than likely pronouncing wrong, and the correct pronunciation.
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Acai
- Pronounced ah-sigh-ee
- NOT ah-ky
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Especially
- Pronounced i-spesh-lee
- NOT i-spesh-ee-a-ly,
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Espresso
- Pronounced es-press-o
- NOT eks-press-o
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Quinoa
- Pronounced keen-wah
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Sherbet
- Pronounced Sure – bit
- NOT Sure – burt
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Gyro
- Pronounced Yee – roh
- NOT Gee – roh/ Hee – roh / Juh – eye – roh
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Niche
- Pronounced Neesh
- NOT Nitch
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Chipotle
- Pronounced Cheep–oat–lay
- NOT Chip – oat -lay
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GIF
- Pronounced Jif (Like the peanut butter) with a hard G
- NOT Gif (Like give)
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Charcuterie
- Pronouned shar-coo-tree
- NOT anything else you’ve been trying….
Hi, I'm Cameron! I was born and raised in North Carolina. I'm a super tall redhead who is always down for tacos, enchiladas, and margaritas. Okay, so Mexican food is my personal favorite, but I’m not saying no if you’re trying to eat out on the town anywhere. I I am on air for middays but also the Program Director for Kiss 95.1. I enjoy connecting with Kiss 95.1’s amazing listeners and being able to bring all of my favorite things like food, wine, and life online into digital content.
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