Mispronunciation
noun
The act of pronouncing words incorrectly.
She was embarrassed by her mispronunciation of the word 'chimera'.
Often appears as...
- common mispronunciation
- avoid mispronunciation
noun
The act of pronouncing words incorrectly.
She was embarrassed by her mispronunciation of the word 'chimera'.
Often appears as...
- common mispronunciation
- avoid mispronunciation
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Pro Tip 1/3Accent Influence
Mispronunciations can occur due to the influence of one's native language or local accent.
His mispronunciation of 'thought' was influenced by his French accent.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that mispronunciation can sometimes offend, especially with names or cultural terms.
Her mispronunciation of the traditional dish caused unintended offense.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Misunderstanding
Mispronunciations can change the meaning of a sentence and lead to confusion.
His mispronunciation led us to the wrong location.
Pro Tip 1/3Accent Influence
Mispronunciations can occur due to the influence of one's native language or local accent.
His mispronunciation of 'thought' was influenced by his French accent.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that mispronunciation can sometimes offend, especially with names or cultural terms.
Her mispronunciation of the traditional dish caused unintended offense.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Misunderstanding
Mispronunciations can change the meaning of a sentence and lead to confusion.
His mispronunciation led us to the wrong location.
Pro Tip 1/3Accent Influence
Mispronunciations can occur due to the influence of one's native language or local accent.
His mispronunciation of 'thought' was influenced by his French accent.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that mispronunciation can sometimes offend, especially with names or cultural terms.
Her mispronunciation of the traditional dish caused unintended offense.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Misunderstanding
Mispronunciations can change the meaning of a sentence and lead to confusion.
His mispronunciation led us to the wrong location.
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Quote examples
T. J. Miller
American Actor
I love mispronunciations. I love when people mispronounce things.
Quote examples
T. J. Miller
American Actor
I love mispronunciations. I love when people mispronounce things.
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