Whether it is a strange spelling or just something that is hard to pronounce, English is full of pitfalls, even for native speakers. These are 25 words you are probably saying wrong.
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Gyro
Source: reddit, Image: wikipedia Wrong: juh – eye – roh or gee – roh
Right: yee – roh
Definition: a sandwich made with slices of spiced meat cooked on a spit, served with salad in pita bread.
24
Niche
Source: reddit, Image: wikipedia Wrong: nitch
Right: neesh
Definition: a specialized but profitable corner of the market.
23
Affluent
Source: reddit, Image: wikipedia Wrong: Aff – lue (stress here) – ent
Right: Aff (stress here) – lue – ent
Definition: having a great deal of money; wealthy.
22
Candidate
Source: reddit, Image: wikipedia Wrong: Can – uh – date
Right: Can – da – date
Definition: a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
21
Kibosh
Source: reddit, Image: wikipedia Wrong: Ki – bosh
Right: Key – bosh
Definition: put an end to; dispose of decisively.
