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


In her manual Building the Power of Your Voice: How to Improve Your Voice to Command Attention & Move People to Action, Dr. June Johnson provides solutions to speech and speaking associated problems that may be preventing you from achieving further success in the business world.
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