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On cue with Kafui Dey: How to recover from a public pronunciation mistake

Every MC fears it.You stand tall, shoulders back, voice warm and confident. You are about to introduce a distinguished guest. It could be a CEO, a minister, a regional director with a name that ...
Psychology Today

Why Do Americans and Brits Speak Differently?

Why do most Americans pronounce their “r”s while many in England, Australia, and New Zealand do not? The answer is a ...

Now we know: These 2 NFL running backs’ last names look different but are pronounced alike

Wait, there’s another NFL running back whose last name is Achane and who also pronounces it “AY-chan.” That would be De’Von ...

Travis Etienne reveals people have been saying his name wrong for years

New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne is setting the record straight entering his fifth NFL season. Here's how to ...

Travis Etienne wants you to know we’ve been saying his name all wrong

Now in New Orleans, the rampaging runner is happy to get back to his Louisiana Creole roots — and that starts with his name.
Dexerto

Barry Keoghan finally explains how to pronounce his last name

Peaky Blinders star Barry Keoghan has revealed how to pronounce his last name, and it has caused a divide among fans.

Alysa Liu name pronunciation: Are you saying it wrong?

In Oakland, a homecoming celebration was held for native Alysa Liu after winning a historic gold medal in last month’s ...