What is the most commonly mispronounced word in English language?

The 150 Most Commonly Mispronounced Words, Explained

Acaí [ah-sigh-EE]
Chiaroscuro [kee-ahr-uh-SKYOOR-oh]
Flautist [FLOU-tist]
GIF [jiff]
Mischievous [MIS-chuh-vus]
Niche [neesh] or [nitch]

What is the hardest Filipino word?

Pinakanakapagpapabagabag-damdamin
Pinakanakapagpapabagabag-damdamin In as much as ‘pinakanakapagpapabagabag-damdamin’ means ‘the most heart wrenching’, this word is one of the most tongue-twisting.

How do you pronounce commonly mispronounced words?

Make sure you pronounce all four syllables in this word.

Do say: moot | Don’t say: mute.
Do say: mischievous (mis-chiv-ous) | Don’t say: mischevious (mis-chee-vee-ous)
Do say: nuclear | Don’t say: nucular.
Do say: nuptial (nup-shul) | Don’t say: nuptual (nup-shu-ull)

What are some words that are pronounced differently?

60 Words People Pronounce Differently Across America

Water.
Been.
Egg.
Picture.
Downtown.
Oil.
Drawer.
Bag.

What are commonly misused words?

Commonly Misused Words

ARE VS. OUR.
COMPLIMENT VS. COMPLEMENT.
EFFECT VS. AFFECT.
Side note: Affect can also be used as a noun in psychology.
EXCEPT VS. ACCEPT.
INSURE VS. ENSURE.
ITS VS. IT’S.
THEIR/THERE/THEY’RE.

What does Basta mean in Philippines?

just because I want to
Basta (bas-tah) The word basta (which has no direct English translation) means “just because I want to” or “don’t want to.” In some cases, the person is pointing out that an action is important to carry out, no matter the circumstances. Sometimes people also use the word to tell someone to go away.

Why does mispronunciation happen?

Some mispronunciations occur because you’ve learned to say or become accustomed to saying a word incorrectly. Take a look at some of the more commonly mispronounced words here and test your pronunciation prowess. As soon as you become aware of a mispronunciation, work to correct it.

Is it OK to mispronounce words?

Conversely, misspeaking and mispronouncing words and phrases can quickly sabotage and discredit our intellectual or persuasive standing with another person. Plus, beyond sounding wrong, these verbal glitches can contaminate our writing.

Are there any English words that are mispronounced in the Philippines?

Listed below are 100 English words commonly mispronounced by Filipinos (and how to pronounce them the right way). o or O – Examples: law = “lo”; order = “OR dur”; chocolate = “CHOK lit”

What happens when a person mispronounces a word?

Truly, when one mispronounces a word, it immediately makes the other person think he/she must have meant something else or worse, it or the entire sentence doesn’t make any sense at all.

How do you pronounce chocolate in the Philippines?

Many Filipinos, including myself, are used to pronouncing chocolate as “Cho-co-leit” (Cho-co-late) as a three syllable word. Notice, however, that the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) symbols for this word has only two syllables -ˈtʃɑk·lət.

Are there any English speakers in the Philippines?

Philippines is an English-speaking country, but that doesn’t mean every English speaker in the world will understand everything we say. Using the language is one thing, knowing the right way to pronounce English words is another.