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How Do You Say “Gyro”? Top Ten Mispronounced Words

I can NEVER get it right. How do you say “Gyro”? A new study by Unscrambled Words has revealed the top 10 most commonly mispronounced words in America. Can you…

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Homemade Meat Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce, tomatos and French Fries

I can NEVER get it right. How do you say "Gyro"?

A new study by Unscrambled Words has revealed the top 10 most commonly mispronounced words in America. Can you guess which words made the list?

1. Acai
The acai berry is a superfood that originates from Brazil. It is often pronounced "ah-sigh-ee" but the correct pronunciation is actually "ah-sigh-ee".

2. Gyro
A gyro is a Greek dish made of meat cooked on a rotating spit and served in a pita bread with various toppings. It is pronounced "yee-roh" but many people mispronounce it as "jye-roh".

3. Omicron
Omicron is the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet and it is used in physics and chemistry. It is pronounced "oh-mee-krahn" but many people mispronounce it as "ah-mee-krahn".

4. Charcuterie
Charcuterie is a type of French cuisine that centers around meat, typically pork, that has been cured, smoked, or otherwise prepared in order to preserve it. It is pronounced "shahr-koo-tuh-ree" but many people mispronounce it as "shar-koo-tuh-ree".

5. Nguyen
Nguyen is a Vietnamese surname that is pronounced "win" but many people mispronounce it as "nee-win".

6. Gnocchi
Gnocchi are Italian dumplings made from potato, flour, and egg. They are traditionally boiled and then served with a sauce. They are pronounced "nyoh-kee" but many people mispronounce them as "nee-oh-kee".

7. GIF
A GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a type of image file that supports animations. It is pronounced "jif" but many people mispronounce it as "gif". mayorgnocchidogecoinpho8. Worcestershire
Worcestershire sauce is a fermented liquid condiment originating from England that is used to flavor food. It is pronounced "woos - ter - shur" but many people mispronounce it as "woos - ter - sher".

8. Worcestershire
Worcestershire sauce is a type of condiment that originated in England. It is pronounced "woooster-sheer."

9. Dogecoin
Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency that was created as a joke in 2013 based on the Doge meme. It has since grown to have a market capitalization of over $1 billion USD. It is pronounced "dohj - coin" but many people mispronounce it as "dodge - coin".

10 Pho

Pho is a type of Vietnamese noodle soup typically made with beef or chicken broth, rice noodles, spices, and herbs. It is pronounced "fuh" but many people mispronounce it as "fo".

Conclusion:

While there are countless words that can be difficult to pronounce, these are some of the most commonly mispronounced words according to a recent study. So the next time you're dining out at a restaurant or watching TV, take care to pronounce these words correctly!

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