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 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!
