Let’s start with a word that stumps even the best grammar nerds: quinoa. Those new to the pseudocereal tend to pronounce it as “QUEEN-o-ah.” But this tricky word is actually pronounced “KEEN-wah.” ...

Across the United States, the unique pronunciation of local cities and towns is more than just a quirk of regional dialects - it is a cultural touchstone shared with new arrivals, tourists, and even ...

On Thursday, she tweeted about how people often pronounce her name wrong. She clarified the correct pronunciation is "My-tray-yee Ra-ma-krish-nin." Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Maitreyi ...

This article was originally published in June 2017. For such a small state, New Jersey is packed with towns — 565, to be exact. And many of those towns, townships, boroughs and cities have multiple ...

American English speakers often come close, but the vowels shift, the 'T' might puff a bit more, and the ending often rounds into an "oʊ" sound instead of a clipped "o." Most people wouldn't notice ...

Berwick-upon-Tweed is known and often praised for its stunning coastline, small town feel and magnificent views. Its ...