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Denzel Washington revealed on Jimmy Kimmel that his name is pronounced 'Den-Zuhl,' a pronunciation his mother adopted to differentiate him from his father, and shared insights about his latest film 'Highest 2 Lowest' and his past in music and acting.
The Pokemon Company officially confirmed that Rayquaza is correctly pronounced as 'ray-KWAY-zuh,' correcting common mispronunciations like 'Ray-KWAH-zuh,' during the 2025 Pokemon World Championships.
The Pokémon Company officially confirmed the pronunciation of Rayquaza as 'Ray-KWAY-zuh' at the recent World Championships, settling a long-standing debate among fans about whether it should be pronounced 'Ray-KWAY-zuh' or 'Ray-KWAH-zuh'.
Language learning platform Babbel has released a list of the most mispronounced words of 2024 in the US and UK, including names like US Vice President Kamala Harris and Irish actor Barry Keoghan, as well as terms like "Shein" and "semaglutide." The list aims to help people correctly pronounce these commonly mispronounced words, which also include "espresso" and Swedish terms like "Snus" and "flygskam."
Daniel Craig clarified the correct pronunciation of his last name during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. While many Americans pronounce it as "Cregg," Craig emphasized that the correct pronunciation is "Crayg," a subtle difference that Colbert acknowledged after a brief phonics lesson from the actor.
The pronunciation of the name "Balatro," the developer LocalThunk's popular roguelite poker game, has been a topic of uncertainty. While the Latin pronunciation is (/ˈbɑːlɑːtroʊ/ BAH-lah-troh), the developer has expressed that any pronunciation that makes people happy is acceptable. Additionally, a representative from the game's publisher, PlayStack, mentioned that as long as the pronunciation is said with confidence, it is considered correct.
Ultra-discount retailer Temu made a splash with three $7 million Super Bowl ad spots, revealing that the correct pronunciation of its name is "teh-moo," despite previously being pronounced "tee-moo." The change in pronunciation has sparked social media buzz and increased search interest, potentially making the hefty ad investment worthwhile for Temu's parent company, PDD Holdings, as it aims to challenge Amazon's dominance in the US e-commerce market.
NFL player Travis Kelce's last name is actually pronounced "Kels" instead of "Kel-see," as revealed by his teammate Chris Jones during a game. This revelation was also discussed on Travis's podcast, where his father admitted to adopting the mispronunciation out of convenience. Social media users reacted humorously, with many expressing that the "Kel-see" pronunciation is likely here to stay after years of mispronunciation.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's teammate, Chris Jones, revealed that the correct pronunciation of Kelce's last name is actually "Kels," not "Kel-see." This revelation comes after Travis and his brother, Jason Kelce, previously discussed the mispronunciation on their podcast. Meanwhile, Jason Kelce, a celebrated NFL player, addressed speculation about his retirement, stating that he has not made a definitive decision and will announce it in a way that pays respect to those who have been meaningful in his career. In contrast, Travis Kelce expressed his love for the game and stated that he has no plans to retire anytime soon.
NFL player Chris Jones revealed that Travis Kelce's last name is actually pronounced "Kels" and not "Kel-see," a fact corroborated by Travis' brother and father. The article also includes a list of other celebrities whose names are commonly mispronounced, along with the correct pronunciations.
Researchers from Lancaster University have found that the pronunciation of the "r" sound at the end of words is disappearing in England, except in Blackburn where it remains. The study, which focused on rhoticity, the pronunciation of the consonant "r," found that young speakers in Blackburn pronounce the "r" weakly and less frequently than older speakers. The research raises concerns about whether future generations will even hear these weak "r" sounds and if the distinction will eventually fade away. The study also found that rhoticity was stronger in males and that formal speech styles increased rhoticity. The disappearance of traditional dialects and linguistic homogenization in England is a growing concern.
A mother is hurt and self-conscious when her daughter constantly corrects her pronunciation of words, causing her self-esteem to suffer. Despite expressing her feelings, the daughter dismisses her as "too sensitive." The advice columnist suggests confronting the daughter about her rude behavior and setting boundaries.
'Nepo baby' and 'psammophile' were among the most frequently mispronounced words of 2023, along with names like Vivek Ramaswamy and Travis Kelce. The Captioning Group compiled the list, which also included Saturn's sixth moon and other geological and astronomical terms. The year saw a trend of mispronouncing names, from politicians and athletes to high-profile celebrities and fictional characters.
Babbel, an online language learning company, has released its lists of the most mispronounced words in the U.S. and Britain for 2023. The lists include names like SZA, Cillian Murphy, Vivek Ramaswamy, and words like Popocatepetl and Kilauea. The diversity of the words reflects the globalized nature of our cultures. The correct pronunciation of some names, like Travis Kelce, is still a topic of discussion even within the family.
During a chat at CultureCon, interviewer Glenda McNeal mispronounced Issa Rae's name, prompting a disapproving audience to correct her. McNeal tried to diffuse the situation by joking about her own racial background, but not everyone was appeased. McNeal eventually pronounced Rae's name correctly, and the crowd cheered. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of mispronouncing Rae's name, which she has previously expressed dislike for.