What you call the system on the left could depend in part on whether or not you grew up with the system on the right… You can keep your long-running debate about how to pronounce GIF. For me, the argument over how to pronounce “NES”—the abbreviation for the Nintendo Entertainment System—is the more interesting and […]
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Most difficult words to pronounce in the English language: How many can YOU say correctly?
Now the ten most difficult words in the English language to say have been revealed. A Reddit post, started by JustATreeNut, asked users to submit “the hardest English word to pronounce”, with suggestions then voted up or down by others. More than 5000 words were entered by users from around the world – including the […]
‘Saturday Night Live’ Shows You How to Pronounce Saoirse Ronan’s Name in a Solid Episode
This weekend brought the first of the final three episodes finishing out 2017 for Saturday Night Live, and we got to see the wonderful Saoirse Ronan (Lady Bird, Brooklyn) make her hosting debut. The New York native brought her signature Irish brogue to Studio 8H, and she couldn’t have been more comfortable among the seasoned […]
The debate is OVER – this is how you pronounce the word ‘scone’
The scone is a symbol of Britain, a tradition and a delicacy that has to be tasted by all who travel to UK shores. But as with the occasional odd thing in Britain, the scone is not something that comes without its controversy. While the scone is undoubtedly the number one treat in afternoon tea […]
NBA announcer explains the correct way to pronounce the real name of ‘The Greek Freak’ — Giannis Antetokounmpo
David Zalubowski/AP Emerging NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was finally formally introduced to much of the sporting world on Saturday when the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors on the opening day of the NBA playoffs. While most were already familiar with Antetokounmpo, via his crazy highlights and catchy nickname, The Greek Freak, this was one of the […]
2016 Mazda CX-9 Long-Term Test: We Now Pronounce You Car and Driver’s (For 40,000 Miles)
– If we could marry a car company at this very moment, there’s little question it would be Mazda. Maybe it’s not the sexiest, certainly it’s not the richest, but there’s no other auto manufacturer with whose full lineup we’d rather settle down. This is not hyperbole: When the most recent Mazda long-termer finished its […]
