The most searched ‘HOW TO PRONOUNCE’ words on Google (and how to pronounce them) | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Learn how to pronounce the most searched words on Google, including brand names like Shien, Nike, and Worcestershire, as well as words like entrepreneur and often.

Key Insights

• ❓ Shien is pronounced as "she-in," while many mistakenly pronounce it as "shine."
• 💅 Nike is pronounced as "nai-kee" in English, contrary to the assumption of it being pronounced as "nike."
• 👂 Worcestershire is pronounced as "wuster-sher," with a reduced vowel sound in the second syllable.
• 💝 The debate between "gif" and "jif" for the pronunciation of the word continues, with both being acceptable.
• 🧑‍🏭 "Often" can be pronounced with or without the "t," depending on contextual factors and personal preference.
• 🫚 "Route" can be pronounced as "root" or "route" depending on regional dialects or personal choice.
• 😒 There is no definitive pronunciations for some words, and it is acceptable to use both variations, such as in the case of "often" and "route."
• 🥶 The video provides additional resources for improving English pronunciation and offers a free audio crash course and a list of commonly mispronounced words.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: How do you pronounce the women's clothing brand "Shien"?

The correct pronunciation is "she-in," as it is a compound word made up of "she" and "in."

Q: How is "Nike" pronounced?

"Nike" is pronounced as "nai-kee" in English, despite the deceptive spelling with a silent "e" at the end.

Q: What is the correct pronunciation of "Worcestershire"?

The correct pronunciation is "wuster-sher," with the first syllable pronounced as "wus" and the second syllable having a reduced vowel sound.

Q: Is it pronounced "gif" or "jif"?

Both pronunciations are accepted, but "jif" is more commonly used. The pronunciation debate stems from the word's spelling not aligning with traditional English pronunciation rules.

Q: How do you pronounce "often"?

Both "often" and "often" are correct pronunciations. While "often" without the "t" is more commonly used, some people pronounce the "t" in certain contexts.

Q: What is the correct pronunciation of "route"?

Both "root" and "route" are accepted pronunciations. The preferred pronunciation may vary depending on regional dialects or personal preference.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video discusses the 10 most searched words on Google for pronunciation, including brand names like Shien and Nike, and words like Worcestershire and entrepreneur.

• Some notable pronunciations include "she-in" for Shien, "nai-kee" for Nike, and "wuster-sher" for Worcestershire.

• The video also addresses the debate between pronouncing "gif" as "jif" or "gif" and the different pronunciations of "often" and "route."