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Say It Right! contains a list of commonly mispronounced words with correct audio pronunciations and definitions in a Singaporean voice. Learn how to pronounce words like liaise, siphon, esplanade, almond, library.
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Academy
Word pronunciation:
uh-kad-uh-mee
Definition: A school that offers specialist training.
Example: He studies at a prestigious academy.
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Admirable
Word pronunciation:
ad-mer-uh-buhl
Definition: Worthy of respect or approval.
Example: it was an admirable response.
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Aisle
Word pronunciation:
ahyl
Definition: The passage between rows of seats in a church, theatre or aeroplane
Example: That passenger rudely pushed his way down the aisle.
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Albeit
Word pronunciation:
awl-bee-it
Definition: Even if, although.
Example: She finished her homework, albeit rather reluctantly.
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Alphabet
Word pronunciation:
al-fuh-bet, -bit
Definition: A set of letters arranged in a fixed order and used when writing a language
Example: Children are taught the alphabet in school.
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Assembly
Word pronunciation:
uh-sem-blee
Definition: A gathering of people, especially for official purposes such as government
Example: The children lined up neatly for assembly.