5 Commonly Mispronounced Words In English With Correct Pronunciation

TL;DR

Learn to pronounce choir, croissant, squirrel, iron, and Lincoln correctly in American English.

Transcript

Hey guys, it's Hadar and this is the Accent's Way speaking to you from my very new work studio - AccentSpace! And if you want to find out more follow me on Instagram @accentswaybyhadar. Now, let's quit all the chitter chatter and talk about the thing that you all came here for which is the five words you're probably pronouncing wrong. Five words. L... Read More

Key Insights

• 🔑 English pronunciation can be tricky due to irregular spelling patterns like in the word "choir".
• 🥐 French words adopted into English, like "croissant", require adjustments in pronunciation.
• 🦻 Practicing breaking down complex words like "squirrel" can aid in mastering their pronunciation.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why is the word "choir" often mispronounced in English?

The word "choir" is often mispronounced due to its untraditional spelling pattern with the CH representing a 'k' sound and the OI representing 'Y', leading to a correct pronunciation of 'kwai'.

Q: How can one correctly pronounce the word "croissant" in American English?

To pronounce "croissant" correctly, start with a 'k' sound followed by 'r', 'saw', and 'nt', emphasizing the American pronunciation over the French one to say 'kruh-sahnt'.

Q: What makes the word "squirrel" challenging to pronounce in English?

The word "squirrel" is difficult due to having three consonants in the same syllable - 'skwuh-rul', requiring breaking down the word into manageable parts for accurate pronunciation.

Q: Why is the word "Lincoln" pronounced without the 'L' sound at the end?

The word "Lincoln" is pronounced without the 'L' sound at the end because it is replaced with an 'N', making the correct pronunciation 'lin-ken' with a schwa sound.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Hadar discusses correct pronunciation of five commonly mispronounced words: choir, croissant, squirrel, iron, and Lincoln.

• She explains the phonetic breakdown of each word and provides helpful tips for pronouncing them accurately.

• Hadar offers a practice sheet for 50 commonly mispronounced words on her website for further learning.