#mispronunciation

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Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Anybody heard of a rehearsal? Mangling nominees' names may be traditional but it's still embarrassing

Marlon Wayans repeatedly mispronounced numerous nominees' names during the Golden Globe nominations, displaying visible nervousness while Skye P. Marshall delivered polished, accurate readings.
Arts
fromARTnews.com
1 week ago

What Do Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre Have in Common? You're Probably Pronouncing Their Names Wrong, Says a New List

Mispronunciation of names and foreign words became a prominent public issue, affecting Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre and appearing on 2025 mispronunciation lists.
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Pokemon Confirms How To Say Rayquaza's Name, Worlds Shattered

Rayquaza's name is pronounced 'Ray-kway-zah.' The 'qua' syllable uses the long vowel to make an 'ay' sound, which many people didn’t know 20 years ago.
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