The Most Mispronounced Word in the Gem State May Surprise You

There are many words in the English language, and it is impossible to know them all. We all have words we use every day, and from time to time, we try to use words to sound smarter, and may misuse the word or mispronounce it. Everyone seems to have words that they struggle with saying, and some avoid using those words, while others continue to try to say them, failing many times. Some words that are often mispronounced are words used in everyday conversation, and other words are rarely used. When it comes to mispronounced words, which word does Idaho struggle with the most, and what are the most mispronounced words in America?

The Most Mispronounced Words in the United States

Don't feel bad if you struggle with certain words, as many have ones they struggle to say. A recent study by unscrambler.com revealed the most mispronounced words in America. Perhaps you can say these words, where most struggle with them. According to the study, the most mispronounced word in America is 'gyro', which is pronounced as 'yee-roh'. The second most mispronounced word is 'worcestershire sauce', which is pronounced as 'wuss-ter-sheer'. The third most mispronounced word is 'acai', which is pronounced as ah-sigh-ee. Below is the full top ten most mispronounced words in America and how to say them:

1. Gyro - YEE-roh.
2. Worcestershire sauce - WUSS-ter-sheer.
3. Acai - ah-SIGH-ee.
4. Qatar - KAH-tar.
5. Dachshund - DAKS-hund.
6. Niche - NEESH.
7. Aoife - EE-fah.
8. Charcuterie - shar-KOO-tuh-ree.
9. Paczki - POONCH-kee.
10. Primeval - pry-MEE-vul.

The Most Mispronounced Word in Idaho

The most mispronounced word in Idaho is not among the top 10, and is a word that many likely do not use daily or perhaps even know what it means. According to the study, the word that most people in Idaho struggle with saying properly is 'kefir', which is properly pronounced as 'kee-fer'. For those unfamiliar with what kefir is, it is fermented milk similar to thin yogurt. If you are someone who doesn't use this word often, you should have nothing to worry about, but for those who work in the dairy industry, some of you have likely been pronouncing it wrong for years. 

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For more on mispronounced words and help on how to say them properly, make sure to click the link in the second paragraph above. If you can't say a word right, it might be best to avoid it, but you can also study and work on it and help expand your vocabulary. How many of the words that Americans struggle with can you say properly, and how many do you struggle with?