If you think you're alone in not understanding why certain words are pronounced the way they are, think again. Apparently, ...

What they found was that many Americans can’t seem to pronounce a lot of the same words. The most popular mispronunciation ...

People in Mississippi struggle to pronounce one word the most. What is it? Are you saying it wrong? See if you know the most ...

Although English spelling is famously weird, there are at least some words that anyone learning English will easily get right — words like black, board, boat, clap, coat, cup, and hand. But put cup ...

Humans had been using language for a very long time before writing was invented, so this isn’t really surprising. We have evolved to remember sounds, not letters. But the funny thing is that we only ...

Ever feel embarrassed when you don't know how to say a word? Don't be. Even the most fluent English speakers — and, ahem, political figures — stumble. Besides, pronunciations change over time. See if ...

We Milwaukeeans are famous for our signature words and pronunciations. Some of our words, like "bubbler," have been discussed to death, as has our pronunciation of the word "Milwaukee." ("Ma-walky.") ...

There are three elements you need to take into account when naming your business. Spelling and pronunciation are two important factors for any good name. If you’re saying your name all day on the ...