Commonly mispronounced words and how to say them
Are you constantly facing on-the-job miscommunications? You may have a problem with mispronunciation and possibly be hurting your image at the same time.
Remember the abuse George W. Bush took for his mispronunciation of "nuclear?" Don't fall into that trap - learn how to pronounce words correctly for the best P.R. results.
The mispronunciation of vowels and the elimination of consonants and syllables are common problems. They are often the cause of misunderstandings. The following list represents a few of the words most commonly mispronounced. As you read through the list, check those you use frequently and may mispronounce. Practice saying them correctly. Make your own list of mispronounced words as you listen to others speak.
Correct Incorrect Correct Incorrect
Actual Akchul Library Liberry
All right Awright Literally Li/rully
Always Aw-weez Mayor Mare
Any Iny Midst Mist
Asked Axed Million Miyun
Attentive Atenive Mirror Mirra
Ball game Bawgame Model Mahdo
Because Buhcuz Nuclear Nuclur
Center Cenner Older Odor
Cold Code Particularly Particly
Comparable Compable Perhaps Praps
Could have Cudda Picture Pitcher
Didn't Dint Plenty Plenny
Etcetera Eksetra Probably Probly
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