We’ve all been there. You’re in a conversation when suddenly you have to say a word that, despite your best efforts, just won't come out right. These words might trip you up, but take comfort in ...

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TV Newscasters work hard to speak clearly and enunciate words accurately. Words that don’t originate in the English language can become a challenge, like Qatar or Gaddafi , Kadafi, Qaddafi? But native ...

Speaking clearly matters more than people realize. A single mispronounced word can distract from what someone is saying and even cause others to focus more on the mistake than on the message. English ...

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We Milwaukeeans are famous for our signature words and pronunciations. Some of our words, like "bubbler," have been discussed to death, as has our pronunciation of the word "Milwaukee." ("Ma-walky.") ...

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