You’re saying “colonel” wrong—and so is everyone else!

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Language check You’re saying “colonel” wrong—and so is everyone else! 2 min. English is full of words that don’t sound the way they look. Some borrow foreign pronunciations, while others have silent letters or unexpected stresses. These tricky words can trip up even native speakers and language experts. From colonel to victuals, here are 10 common words that most people mispronounce. Read full article

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