Wednesday, October 29, 2008

How Do You Pronounce That Word?

100 Words Almost Everyone Mispronounces by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries examines 100 words that people are most likely to mispronounce.

"How you pronounce words can make a big difference—and often for the worse. Most people have painful memories of having their pronunciation corrected at a business meeting or social event, when an effort to make a good impression has backfired. "

Visit the web site for a list of the 100 words and a podcast with a guide to pronouncing some of the words. How does your pronunciation compare?

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