10 Most Mispronounced Words Of 2023

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

SZA [SIH-zuh]: It is the stage name of Solána Imani Rowe, an American singer-songwriter.

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Enceladus [en-SEH-luh-duhs]: It is the sixth largest moon of Saturn, where phosphates were discovered by NASA in June 2023.

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Popocatépetl [poh-poh-kah-TEH-peh-til]: An active volcano in Mexico, considered to be one of the most dangerous because of its proximity to Mexico City.

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Psammophile [SAM-uh-file]: The winning word at this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee. It refers to any plant or animal that thrives in sandy soil.

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Iam Tongi [EE-am DONG-ee]: The American singer who won this year’s season of American Idol. He is the first person from Hawaii, and the first Pacific Islander, to win the competition.

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Vivek Ramaswamy [vih-VAKE rah-mah-SWAH-me]: An entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate in the US.

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