Pronunciation Lessons
Words that are commonly mispronounced in Singapore.
Pronouncing Simple Words
Simple words are often the ones most commonly mispronounced. People tend to pronounce “says” and “said” with the same vowel sound as the root word...
How do you pronounce ‘string ensemble’?
There are two ways to pronounce this word in English. You can either say ‘ahn-SAHM-buhl’ or ‘ahn-SAHMB’, both with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you pronounce Edifice?
You pronounce ‘edifice’ as ‘ED-uh-fis’, with the stress on the first syllable! Edifice is a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance. Learn how to...
How do you pronounce ‘oregano’?
You can pronounce ‘oregano’ in two ways. You can say either ‘uh-REG-uh-noh’ or ‘aw-REG-uh-noh’, both with the stress on the second syllable!
Silent Consonants
Many English words have consonants that must be written but not pronounced. Common words with silent letters like “lamb” or “sign” will probably pose no trouble...
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