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    “Language Blunders: Commonly Mispronounced Words Revealed!”

    December 7, 2023
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    Some of the most important words of 2023 were also among the trickiest to pronounce – and the chances are you’ve been saying them wrong this whole time.

    The tongue-twisting pronunciations range from the first name of “Oppenheimer” star Cillian Murphy, to the name of a sacred slab of sandstone used in the coronation of King Charles.

    The list of this year’s most mispronounced words in the UK and US has been released by the online language learning company Babbel, and includes words ranging from scientific discoveries, to entertainment and politics.

    How many of the words below have you been getting wrong?

    The Stone of Scone – pronounced Stone of Skoon

    King Charles‘s coronation meant the Stone of Scone was a topic of discussion for some in 2023.

    The sacred slab was under the Coronation Chair when the crown was placed on the King’s head in May.

    The stone has been used in ceremonies to inaugurate new monarchs for almost a thousand years – and it’s possible people have been pronouncing it wrong for just as long.

    The Stone of Scone has the rare honour of making it onto the both the UK and US list of mispronounced words for 2023.

    The ancient Stone of Scone has been used in the inauguration of monarchs for hundreds of years
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    The ancient Stone of Scone has been used in the inauguration of monarchs for hundreds of years

    UK list

    Padam – pronounced PAD-dahm

    This word comes from Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue’s summer hit “Padam Padam”.

    The word, which is apparently easier to sing than it is to say, refers to the sound of a heartbeat.

    Bharat – pronounced BUH-ruht

    Bharat is an ancient Sanskrit word that means India in Hindi.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government suggested this year that Indians should start referring to their country as Bharat instead.

    A hit by Kylie Minogue proved difficult for people to pronounce. Pic: AP
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    A hit by Kylie Minogue proved difficult for people to pronounce. Pic: AP

    And now for the US list…

    Cillian – pronounced Ki-lee-uhn

    Irish actor Cillian Murphy has been one of the biggest stars of the year after starring in the Hollywood blockbuster

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