| 单词 | pronunciation |
| 例句 | “Ah, don’t coddle me. I know that my pronunciation is atrocious.” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z One night his children and even his wife helplessly giggled at his garbled English pronunciation of the Catholic Grace before Meals. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s not a perfect pronunciation, but he’ll get there with time. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z His pronunciation of the French phrase is decent, I notice. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I had made it my Priority One Goal in life never to let Trent Bolger, or any of his Soulless Minions of Orthodoxy, learn the Persian pronunciation of my name, which is Darr-yoosh. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z They had to learn to recognize the same sound or speech unit through all our normal variations in speech volume, pitch, speed, emphasis, phrase grouping, and individual idiosyncrasies of pronunciation. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z In rehearsals, I stumble over the words and talk in a high, nervous voice with terrible pronunciation. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z They had to form the words properly, and be particularly careful about their pronunciation. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z All throughout the years that he lived in Budapest, Bobby studied Russian almost every day, and he used Olga to correct his grammar and pronunciation. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The French means “long chair,” and the standard English pronunciation is shays-LONG. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think my pronunciation is better,” I said. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “All right; English pronunciation is crazy. But all I want of French is to be able to read it. Can you help me with that—and not bother about the pronunciation?” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The farmer was a spare man, with what we think of as a Yankee face and the flat vowels we consider Yankee pronunciation. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z She tries more than one variation, as the words on the card from Mr. Barris have been smudged, and she cannot recall the proper pronunciation. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “I figured it might just be lazy pronunciation.” Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “Yeah, that one,” he said, and snapped his fingers because he was embarrassed about his pronunciation and didn’t want to repeat the name. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z There’s usually a pronunciation key at the bottom of each right-hand page, explaining the symbols for the various sounds. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z At the same time I was discovering the richness of the English language I began imitating how white people talked, in the hope of learning proper pronunciation. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Not very well. My father, who taught me, is away, and I don’t get on very fast alone, for I’ve no one to correct my pronunciation.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z It had taken him years to develop a working dictionary of Unseen, and more to unlock the probable pronunciation of its alphabet. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “They’re everywhere. We even found a Frenchman in one of our crews, with a plot to blow up our powder room. Luckily, his pronunciation gave him away.” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She lost only one battle—the pronunciation of her name. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He chuckled and kissed me good night Maud patted my cheek and told me I had to work on my pronunciation a little, but all in all. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z “I think he must be Saturniidae, or maybe Sphingidae,” I said, proud of my pronunciation. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z So here are a few pronunciations you should get used to. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z As for pronunciation, prophecy ends in a “see,” prophesy in a “sigh.” Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I did not want to get in front of the class and risk being laughed at because of my Mexican pronunciation. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “It is English pronunciation that is crazy. Take three words: rough, cough, and dough. Excepting for their first letter, they are all spelled alike. But how are they pronounced?” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Vowel sounds were not written out in Ancient Hebrew, so the accents and markings around the text indicated correct pronunciation and instructions for chanting. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z I had picked up the word, but not the pronunciation from my reading. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “A woman converted at our mosque a couple of months ago. She knew the risks. And honestly, her Arabic pronunciation puts mine to shame.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z After today I wouldn’t see Martí run through the door or hear Dad correct people’s pronunciation. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z She only heard her full name once a year, when teachers called roll on the first day and stumbled over the pronunciation. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Neither man’s pronunciation was very good: they had six teeth between them. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In the pronunciation advice below, accented syllables appear in capitals. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, it could take her minutes to make out the meanings of some words, struggling through the pronunciation, testing each sound on the edge of her tongue before stringing them all together. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The usual pronunciation is UR, but the upstart AIR, long considered a mistake, is now acceptable too. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman, with her air of unending exhaustion, seemed too tired to question the two different pronunciations. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z My pronunciation was appalling, but I had no way of finding out. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The first pronunciation given is always the safest. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Some words in Swahili have a silent “n,” which was always a pronunciation challenge. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z The children’s pronunciation was crisp and mature, so distant from Michael’s stiff recitations back on Randall. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I was amazed he knew the proper pronunciation. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She has not noticed him approach, but the man whose name she still cannot recall the proper pronunciation of is standing by her shoulder in his distinctive grey suit. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Here is the phonetic pronunciation. It’s called the Sympathetic Binding of Parallel Motion. Practice.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Nat said, “I don’t see how you get that out of it. French pronunciation must be crazy.” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z You’d have to work pretty hard to mess this up, since there are three acceptable pronunciations. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Every year they fill out questionnaires on pronunciation, meaning, and usage, and the dictionary reports the results in usage notes attached to entries for problematic words. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z We still don’t have any idea how she learned the correct pronunciation of Machu Picchu, though. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d like to tell Mrs. Gruver that both our names are from the Torah and she doesn’t need to prove a point by using Israeli pronunciation. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Many of their mannerisms, pronunciations, and turns of speech had been consciously copied from white Communists whom they had recently met. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z So whichever dictionary you choose, read the user manual in the front to see how yours handles multiple or variant pronunciations. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z No one was diverted from the issue by this try at a funny French pronunciation. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z While many have kept their foreign flavor, others have adopted distinctly English pronunciations. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Neither of the two pronunciations is preferable. pronunciation. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She took the roll, checking on the spelling and pronunciation of each child's name, and passed out general supplies and the books for the social studies she would be teaching. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z It didn’t help that Patricia and Natasha spoke to him with full Jamaican accents, even though he tried to teach them the “proper” American pronunciation. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Ma asked him with her best, extreme English pronunciation. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z He did think of it as work—the reading and the practicing of languages and pronunciation, the recitation of facts, the careful examination of every text laid before him. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z In this way, my pronunciation and ear for the English language improved. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Here, I thought, was a way of learning correct pronunciation of all those archaic terms. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z You can say this with or without the t sound, but the more common pronunciation is OFF-en. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I realized it wasn’t just my voice that had changed, but my pronunciation of the words themselves, the vowels marked by a clear Russianized dialect. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Hanover was always correcting my grammar and pronunciation,” Miss Love told me. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She really should have skipped the word plagiarizing, but I didn’t mention her poor pronunciation. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z For instance, in English it’s not obvious how to draw a picture of the common syllable -tion, but we could instead draw a picture illustrating the verb shun, which has the same pronunciation. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He concentrated on getting his own pronunciation right, not wanting to pass on to her his Shanghainese hiss. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z The audio is 30 hours long, and includes a vast catalog of pronunciations and characters. Rosamund Pike to narrate audiobook of ‘The Eye of the World’ 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z At the other end of the spectrum, President Barack Obama was a “stickler” for saying foreign words in a way that more closely mimicked the pronunciation of native speakers. Your political views can predict how you pronounce certain words 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z It began nine years ago, and March 31 was chosen because the Japanese pronunciation of the date is similar to that of the word for "ear." Cherry blossoms decorate Orchestra Day in Japan 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z This results in a longer vowel pronunciation in each word. Do accents disappear? 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z I feel like you can hear the country in the back of his voice and the pronunciations, the way he splits syllables.” Texas Monthly: Norah Jones Lists Her Favorite Music 2012-01-01T01:20:07Z The preparation did not pay off in many viewers' eyes, however, as critics queued up to pounce on her pronunciation of a notoriously tricky accent. Hathaway mocked for Yorkshire accent in "One Day" 2011-08-25T13:29:04Z Then you have mumble rap, which attributes a style of pronunciation to gold teeth and drugs that can slur speech. After #OscarsSoWhite, Disability Waits for Its Moment 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z En route to Malliouhana, an Auberge resort perched on a bluff overlooking Meads Bay, I peppered my driver with questions about Anguilla, the main one being, “What is the correct pronunciation?” In laid-back Anguilla, Caribbean travelers find the right mix of bistro and beach 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z He riffed on Mr. Trump’s irascibility and his pronunciation of “China.” A Tangerine Wig and a Tightrope Walk: Alec Baldwin as Donald J. Trump 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Come for the pronunciation guide, stay for a recipe for giardiniera pasta salad. Mambo, ranch and Kewpie: Our five sauciest condiment stories of 2021 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z She walks the reader, chapter by chapter, through different aspects of a definition, including grammar, pronunciation, etymology and more. A Journey Into the Merriam-Webster Word Factory 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z The rapping on "Go Far" is characteristically Pinder: clipped, nimble pronunciation with no wasted syllables, the effect being that he punctures the beat more than raps over it. Friday Favorites: J. Pinder, Freeway and Jake One, Last Night's Mixtape 2010-04-09T20:04:00Z His voice is deep and dank and baleful, an exotic cousin of Vincent Price’s from-the-crypt baritone, and his pronunciation stretches syllables into fluttering shadows. Review: ‘Attorney Street,’ a Gothic Elegy for a Fleeing Here and Now 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z She took recordings of rehearsals home and listened for inaccurate pronunciations, which she then shared with the group. Seattle Peace Chorus to tackle Neruda’s ‘Canto General’ June 1 2013-05-31T18:51:22Z The Irish pronunciations might challenge American ears at times, but no more than could be expected, and Wednesday night’s audience was keenly attentive. Abbey Theatre charges through KenCen with ‘The Plough and the Stars’ 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z And, town pronunciations aside, Damon does a good job with an Oklahoma accent, much more so than, say, Benedict Cumberbatch in “August: Osage County.” Is Hollywood Doing Fine With Oklahoma? 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z I'm really excited about this one, even if – as my lamentable fumbling over the pronunciation in the video above demonstrates – I hadn't heard of the book before this week. October's Reading Group: Wind, Sand and Stars by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 2012-10-12T10:52:00Z While Garner has nailed the essence of the accent’s oddity, Sorokin’s actual voice is softer, the pronunciation subtler. Seen ‘Inventing Anna’? Here’s What It Gets Right (and Wrong) 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z Fromsmoking jacket — the main noun was dropped and the modifier got the spotlight, a change of both word type and meaning, although the pronunciation is effectively the same. From baseball to beisuboru: Foreign languages steal from English too 2013-04-12T15:01:00Z Rendering these pronunciations on paper gives Riddley Walker the physical intimacy of throat and mouth working, but there's depth and allusion to it to. Why Riddley Walker rivals the Passion as the perfect Easter story 2013-04-01T09:00:02Z He couldn’t recall any times contestants were penalized because of accents, but pronunciations are a frequent topic of debate among the show’s die-hard fans. ‘Jeopardy!’ Tells Contestant: A ‘Gangster’ Is Not a ‘Gangsta’ 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Ms. Silverman paused, made a bewildered face and repeated the word “hallucinogenic” several times with slightly different pronunciations, tilting her head in a pantomime of confusion. Sarah Silverman Wants to Pop Your Bubble 2017-10-04T04:00:00Z She in turn would not hesitate to correct his pronunciation if need be, referring to herself as the "company pedant". Gillian Hush 2012-07-13T15:07:44Z There's one in Elements, however, as he concludes the song by twisting the pronunciation of "discovered" to make it rhyme with Harvard . Readers recommend ? the results: songs with jokes 2010-09-02T22:31:00Z Maybe “international chanteuse” would be the most accurate description, although with a few tiny glitches in her pronunciation, she sounds thoroughly American. Music Review: Keren Ann in American Songbook Program at the Allen Room 2012-02-02T23:15:08Z The correct pronunciation of my name is something I haven't figured out. How do you pronounce your name? 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z A note: Some of the words below are meant to be read with alternative, often British pronunciations, e.g., re-SPITE rather than RES-pit. Style Invitational Week 1140: Give us a bad name 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z Jessica borrowed hers from an Allman Brothers song after she noticed that one of her college professors, daunted by the pronunciation of her Chinese name, avoided calling on her in class. Eddie Huang’s Spiky Chronicles of Asian-American Experience 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z He helped actress Emma Stone with the proper Japanese pronunciation of a phrase for her story about Murray’s work on location in Japan in “Lost in Translation.” Bill Murray accepts Mark Twain Prize: ‘As much as I dreaded this...There’s love.’ 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z There are times when the pronunciation of a word, particularly in this film, is critical. The Carpetbagger: The Sound and the Feel of Oscar-Worthiness 2011-02-16T23:28:08Z To an American ear there is something intoxicating about what linguists call “Th” fronting, the pronunciation in British dialect of “th” as “f” or “v.” In London, Cheetos Tans and a Codpiece Are in Fashion 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z Did the composer, American but anglophile, prefer the US or the British pronunciation? Herrmann: Scoring the best 2012-08-04T00:16:46Z “His intonation, his pronunciation, it was real precise, and it still came from here,” he said, pointing to his heart. Miguel Thrives on Dualities in His New Album, ‘Wildheart’ 2015-07-24T04:00:00Z Although I wasn't a confident kid, I was very confident about music and actually used to correct one teacher's pronunciation of composers names. Mark-Anthony Turnage: A life in music 2011-01-22T07:59:00Z However, with people I expect to work with or see more frequently, I offer the correct pronunciation of my name the first few times they get it wrong. Perspective | Miss Manners: Repeatedly mispronouncing a name is disrespectful 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z Accent accuracy: To perfect the accent, Jolie worked with a vocal coach and studied English theater actresses' pronunciations. American actors with the best onscreen British accents, from Peter Dinklage to Renee Zellwegger 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z The book was written by a father-son team, linguist David Crystal and actor Ben Crystal, who is known for performing Shakespeare in the “original pronunciation.” Listen to 600 People Around the World Say "Potato" 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z The “bills” below are much more valid as pronunciation goes, but if you don’t get one, don’t get all huffy and call the Empress; just click here for the same list accompanied by translations. Style Invitational Week 1111: When you riff upon a store 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z There’s also Czech, which has led Giannarelli to contact a member of the Czech Embassy for pronunciations. If that audiobook narrator sounds familiar, check your theater program 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z Her pronunciation, as usual, is a barely intelligible blend of slither and wah-wah, and you feel blissfully unsure just where the trumpeters end and her own unmuted vowels begin. “Amy,” Back from Black 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z To an untrained ear, however, its pronunciation is similar to English profanity. NZealand TV host resigns after mocking Indian name 2010-10-10T12:16:00Z “The Jewish pronunciation!” a man at the bar called out. Contemplating Molly Ringwald 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z Paul spoke many languages in a most mellifluous voice; using his own code of phonetic pronunciation, he became a foreign-language coach for actors. Paul Kriwaczek obituary 2011-03-17T19:00:53Z He made rigor charming: Born in Canada, Trebek enforced the proper pronunciation of French words and tsk-tsked the lack of attention to the country’s geography. What Should the New ‘Jeopardy!’ Be? Guest Hosts Provide the Clues. 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z It's best to think of an accent as a distinct, systematic, rule-governed way of speaking, including sound features such as intonation, stress and pronunciation. Do accents disappear? 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z Advertisement Advertisement First step: Someone corrects her pronunciation from “Silicone Valley.” Review: Chelsea Handler Chats Up Racism, Marriage and More 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z Superior Court is “cy près,” and the English pronunciation seems apt: What you need to know as the fate of the Corcoran Gallery is argued in court She was standing in her kitchen in Bedford, N.Y., speaking over Zoom about her new line of CBD pâte de fruit, the pronunciation of which she sounded out as if speaking to a child. Martha Stewart, Blissed Out on CBD, Is Doing Just Fine 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Emailed and forwarded and tweeted around was a recording of father and son, linguist David Crystal and actor Ben Crystal, reading Shakespeare side-by-side in a manner they call “original pronunciation.” Shakespeare the Way It Was Meant to Be Spoken 2013-09-20T14:29:04Z Mother or “Mummy,” as Dorothy calls her — using a humorous pronunciation that invokes the image of Boris Karloff staggering about in ragged bandages — may be fading. Movie Review: ‘The Eye of the Storm,’ With Geoffrey Rush 2012-09-06T22:03:02Z As time went on and people casually referred to "a napron," the terminology skewed, the spacing shifted, and the pronunciation changed, along with the word itself. What the heck is a "napron"? The linguistic history of the kitchen's most stylish accessory 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z If some of the pronunciation was slightly awry, it mattered not at all. Music Review: New York Philharmonic?s Chinese New Year Gala 2012-01-25T22:49:50Z Thus, the “Uncle Harkles” nickname could have been less a bad pronunciation of the name Hercules and more about the appropriation of an African word. The man who fed the first president — and hungered for freedom 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z Mr. Perrottet was still reviewing the pronunciation of “ma’am” when the Princess Royal approached him. A Princess Aboard the Queen Mary 2 2015-11-14T05:00:00Z The trickiest of the three, he said, was the poem about the anteater, in which Dahl is having fun with the different pronunciations in America and Britain of the word "aunt". Roald Dahl's dark 'Dirty Beasts' set to music for children 2014-01-31T17:47:12Z The accompanying one-hour audio CD features pronunciation, phrases, key grammar examples, vocabulary and a dialogue. 'Game of Thrones': How to speak Dothraki and influence people 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z He noted that his first name is Greek and not British as some assume; the correct pronunciation is Ba-seel. Basil Soda Is Trying to Make a Name for Himself 2012-11-27T21:50:33Z What exactly determines our pronunciation of “pecan”? Race? Pecan vs. pecan: The divide over how to say the word can drive you nuts 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z But then in 1961, out came the Third, which dropped the notion that it had to guard the public from improper pronunciation or usage. Review | What’s a dictionary’s job? To tell us how to use words or to show us how we’re using them? 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z The same could be said for using a more familiar pronunciation. What makes us subconsciously mimic the accents of others in conversation 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z He also politely, but firmly, put me straight on the correct pronunciation of the word “piranha”, a word that has never sounded the same to me since. Christopher Lee 1922-2015: an appreciation by Mark Kermode 2015-06-14T04:00:00Z He reads slowly, haltingly, stumbling over pronunciations, getting the emphasis all wrong. Heard Any Good Books Lately, Zelda? 2010-09-30T17:16:00Z For the benefit of westerners stumped by Thai pronunciation, he often shortens his name to "Joe" – but his cinema makes no concession to foreign expectations. Apichatpong Weerasethakul: eclectic dreams 2010-05-24T21:01:00Z This new recording is thoroughly French, down to the pronunciation of the Latin, with its quirky French “u” and nasal vowels, and the informative booklet essay by Thomas Leconte. CD review: An enlightened new recording of de Lalande 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z The generally middle American — i.e., “white” — sound of NPR is perhaps most evident, even startling, when reporters of Latino heritage “sign” their reports by saying their names with a strongly Spanish pronunciation. Do public radio and NPR sound too ‘white’? 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z Though some American dictionaries accept Obama’s mangling as a secondary pronunciation, the Oxford English makes it quite clear: “-ide” verbs, like divide, take the long “i” sound when made into adjectives. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: Leading the fight against mispronunciations 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z A southerner, my grandfather would often complain about the "niggrahs" – the pronunciation was most specific – and how lazy they were, how ruined by welfare. Lionel Shriver: rereading Mr Bridge by Evan S Connell 2013-02-15T18:30:01Z And he brought in Juanita Pahdopony, a Comanche educator and artist, to advise the set designers on the tepees and costumes, and to help translate the dialogue and coach the actors on their pronunciation. In AMC’s Western “The Son,” the Novelist Philipp Meyer Lassoes TV 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z I appreciated her hilariously over-the-top pronunciation, her Italian-ness, her culinary training and her easy advice. As Giada departs The Food Network, an appreciation of the channel she helped define 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z In part, that means putting a face to the man whose received pronunciation graced so many of the company's reports in the second world war, Bob Danvers-Walker. TV highlights 25/08/2011: Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live 2011 2011-08-24T22:00:01Z Even his name is a trap for the unwary, its pronunciation – "Dayell" – at odds with what we see on the page. Partners in crime fiction 2011-07-22T08:00:02Z When the dictionary admits the ignorant pronunciation of “flaccid” without a hard “C,” she writes that “mass cluelessness has prevailed.” The Long Hot Summer of Grammar 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z The whole bit is misdirection, dependent on a quirk of pronunciation that’s entirely alien to New Yorkers like David to begin with. ‘Legion’ Season 1, Episode 2: Memory Loss 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z Actors robbed of some of their most essential tools — expressions, body language, gestures — have to lean in to the particularities that come with vocal acting: modulating tone, nailing stresses and rhythms, capturing accents and pronunciations. My Ears Have Been Opened by the Audio Play Explosion 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z But listen carefully to Swift’s pronunciation in the line “Took me back to Highgate, met all of his best mates.” With “London Boy,” the English Delight in Some Fine Mockery of Taylor Swift 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z There is a history of “Jeopardy!” judges being sticklers for pronunciation. ‘Jeopardy!’ Tells Contestant: A ‘Gangster’ Is Not a ‘Gangsta’ 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Even her most apocalyptic pronouncements – she calls the human race a “cancer on the Earth” – are delivered in polite tones not dissimilar to the received pronunciation English she speaks in the Tudor-era US soapie Reign. The many layers of Caitlin Stasey: 'A lot of people think I'm a really angry person' 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z The recurring joke of the skit played on Trump’s odd pronunciation of “China,” which resists transcription. Alec Baldwin Is a Perfect Donald Trump 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z The line deliveries are earnest; the pronunciation, impeccable. Watch British celebrities recite Shakespeare for the climate 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Whereas most improv gets laughs through broad characters and dizzying plot twists, these companies delight in nothing more than a comic conceit about grammar or pronunciation. The Improvised Shakespeare Company’s Couplets Off the Cuff 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z According to the troupe’s website, the pronunciation of “U” echoes the Chinese word for excellence, and in clarity and uniformity, they undeniably excel. Review: In ‘Beyond Time,’ U-Theater Dances and Drums With Precision 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z If anyone is puzzling over what a “deckle” is, I think this stems from a misunderstanding of Canadian pronunciation. 2010-01-30T05:29:00Z However, this out-loud pronunciation is often used for mockery — so use it carefully. 3 internet language trends from 2019, explained 2019-12-25T05:00:00Z Well, the correct pronunciation of his name seems like a good start. Occupy Chicago demonstrators block bridge 2011-11-17T23:06:00Z The dining room isn’t stuffy, the service isn’t snooty, and people don’t get seated in Siberia if their pronunciation of boeuf bourguignon doesn’t have the right backhand spin. Top New York Restaurants of 2016 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z Even tiny things, like Anne Boleyn's pronunciation of Cromwell – "Cremuel" – came from Mantel knowing that the Spanish ambassador, who spoke French, wrote Cromwell's name in that way. Rewind radio: Front Row; A Straight Question; So Wrong It's Right; The John Dredge Nothing to Do With Anything Show – review 2012-06-09T23:05:59Z “The very good ones have great pronunciation and good expression and sometimes, like Laura, they will actually change their voices for different characters.” If that audiobook narrator sounds familiar, check your theater program 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z Communication, pronunciation, elocution, writing of all forms, grammar, punctuation, public speaking, whatever the students needed in this broad area, I was to help them with it. The eye surgery I never should have seen 2014-01-28T00:00:00Z He told Watkins of Burke’s extraordinary devotion to playwrights, which Watkins marveled at nonetheless when she questioned him closely on the pronunciation he intended for the exclamation “Agh,” which appears repeatedly in her lines. An ‘Impossible Dream’ Comes True, Again, for Marylouise Burke in ‘Epiphany’ 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z He was even thanked for it: Pakistanis reportedly expressed appreciation to the White House for his pronunciation of “Pakistan” as “pock-ee-stahn,” rather than using a pronunciation like “pack-iss-stan.” Your political views can predict how you pronounce certain words 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z So what exactly is the correct pronunciation of Vincent van Gogh's surname? Vincent in Brixton – review 2013-06-12T16:42:47Z “I didn’t really trust it. I remember walking into a received pronunciation class and they were all going ‘How Now Brown Cow’ and I said ‘Do you huv a spur churr?’ Richard Dormer: 'Let’s face it, I have the coolest weapon in Game of Thrones' 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z And Cornelius would close each show with his sign-off: "Love, peace, and SOUL!" drawing out the pronunciation of the last word with his deep voice. 'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide 2012-02-02T11:48:22Z Even poetry readings can be ruined by woozy timing and slurred pronunciation. Why do writers drink? 2013-07-20T07:00:14Z Well, Zaentz did possess an outsize personality whose chutzpah and charm — or, depending on your pronunciation, hutzpah and harm — matched those of the old moguls. Saul Zaentz: What Does a Producer Do, Anyway? 2014-01-09T17:04:41Z Early in the week, he was fastidiously correcting Mark Chapman's pronunciation of Donetsk; by Thursday, he was in full-on holiday mood. Rewind radio: Euro 2012; In Our Time 2012-06-16T23:05:48Z So when you’re acting it, you put a little extra pronunciation on the words, a little more deliberation with the gestures, try to keep your eyes wide open. Ritchie Coster on Playing the Drunk Mayor on 'True Detective' 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z Original pronunciation falls from tongue at a faster rate. Shakespeare the Way It Was Meant to Be Spoken 2013-09-20T14:29:04Z His biggest problem was the tonal pronunciation, especially when he began performing. Irish-American Bishop learns Chinese to break down comedy walls 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z They giggle together as they butcher the pronunciation of the menu. Crying in H Mart 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z Alas, even though this was a food and drink special, Grossman did not get to roll his magnificently lurching mouth around that particular pronunciation. Andrew Anthony 2010-05-15T23:05:00Z Here are 25 of the words used in the later rounds of this year’s bee, along with pronunciations and very short definitions. Style Invitational Week 1445: Put it in bee-verse 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z Australian actor Caroline Lee, a talented narrator of many of Moriarty’s novels, delivers this one with her customary Aussie panache and pronunciation, both of which stick in your brain long after you’ve finished listening. Review | Best new audiobooks to listen to this month 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Just in case listeners couldn’t understand his botched pronunciation, the words were printed below his bright orange face in bright yellow block letters with a translation: “This time Trump government.” WATCH : Donald Trump woos Indian voters with a Hindi campaign ad that will make you cringe 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z Stephen Sondheim, with elaborate patience, coaching a singer in the proper pronunciation of “bubi.” John Mulaney and Seth Meyers Fondly Send Up Sondheim. He’s Amused. 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z But many other regional word maps — like those showing where people stop drinking “soda” and start chugging “pop” or “Coke” — have no clear relationship to differences in pronunciation, he said. Dictionary of American Regional English Reaches Last Volume 2012-02-25T00:18:42Z At 7:30, he would go over the 305 clues for that day’s shows, making notations, diacritical marks and pronunciation notes. Alex Trebek Is Still in the Game 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z Every line requires correct emphasis, perfect pronunciation, smooth breath control. Reading Myself Aloud 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z But as spoken in original pronunciation, the repetition of the double vowel sound breaks the famous rhythm. Shakespeare the Way It Was Meant to Be Spoken 2013-09-20T14:29:04Z He knows how to spell these words, and he knows their proper pronunciations. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: Leading the fight against mispronunciations 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z People tend to converge toward the language they observe around them, whether it's copying word choices, mirroring sentence structures or mimicking pronunciations. What makes us subconsciously mimic the accents of others in conversation 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z It all raises the question: Whose pronunciation does “Jeopardy!” consider to be correct? ‘Jeopardy!’ Tells Contestant: A ‘Gangster’ Is Not a ‘Gangsta’ 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Sure, it's a superficial issue and the correct pronunciation is mentioned a couple of times in the show. TV Hall of Shame #5: Treme 2011-03-23T14:32:41Z Smith deployed a redhead's beehive and received pronunciation as Biggs' wife. From slappers to Hedda Gabler: the irresistible rise of Sheridan Smith 2013-03-18T18:12:48Z “To be strategic, yes. To learn the complex pronunciation of cants, certainly. But … think? If anything, thinking had been discouraged. She’d been taught obedience. To react without thinking.” Two Novelists, Avi and Brian Farrey, Use Fiction to Show Kids Why Facts Matter 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Braden wrote the scripts, and his mother, who speaks fluent French, helped him with the pronunciations and proper usage. Garfield High grad wins Internet Cat Video Film Festival 2012-09-02T04:41:23Z Still, she said, she is constantly correcting colleagues’ pronunciations of “choreographer.” A Labor Movement for the Artists Who Make Popular Culture Move 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z "It's canon," your child will say in the hushed tone of a small expert who knows exactly the name and pronunciation of every minor character in the "Star Wars" universe. Books for hard-to-shop-for tweens and teens, from Star Wars and Harley Quinn to gothic horror 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Because pronunciation in French is so specific, and doesn't really come easily to me. Julia Stiles gets Shakespearean again: On murder, betrayal and the powerful women of "Riviera" 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z For mine, well, whatever it comes across as in reality, the thought process behind it was one of a watered-down Shakespearean pronunciation. A fine Roman 2011-03-19T00:03:00Z The songs were “Latch” by Disclosure, “La La La” by Naughty Boy and “Stay With Me,” all performed by Sam Smith, a 22-year-old native of rural England known for his dramatic pronunciation and rich voice. Chart Attack: Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z Mr. Irwin speaks of subjects as diverse and interrelated as the pronunciation of “Godot,” Beckett’s Irishness, his “sensitivity to violence,” and the “mobility” of the pronouns he uses, turning self into splinters. Review: Wrestling With a Master in ‘On Beckett’ 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z Original pronunciation retains those traces of linguistic branching that would become American and Australian forms of English. Shakespeare the Way It Was Meant to Be Spoken 2013-09-20T14:29:04Z "He hears pitch very well, and his pronunciation of Chinese characters is very accurate." Teen crosses cultural lines, sings Chinese opera 2011-07-27T20:06:10Z In terms of pronunciation, the Peruvian dialect, being closest to Spanish, pronounces pollo as just that. Pasteles, a Puerto Rican Tradition, Have a Special Savor Now 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z The differences in pronunciation and grammar between these dialects are subtle, but for a native speaker they carry meaningful information about identity, culture and religious affiliation. Hawaiian, Gaelic, Yiddish: so you want to learn an endangered language on Duolingo? 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z Without their slightly peevish emphasis on the correct pronunciation of “Kyiv,” all of us would still be saying it wrong. Perspective | Their testimony was pointed. Their clothes were reassuringly dull. 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z All were also members of the superb chorus, which had obviously been finely drilled by Mr. Fox and well schooled in the pronunciation of Church Slavonic, presumably by a diction coach not identified. Clarion Choir Delves Into the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, a Rachmaninoff Rarity 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z Today I get coached on word pronunciation from kind hearing friends. A Love Language Spoken With Hands 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z The pronunciation is so, so difficult for a Hebrew speaker.” With spy series ‘Tehran,’ Israelis reach out to an enemy 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z I'd never heard a voice like hers, with all its character and glottal pronunciations, or music recorded with background noises, like the sound of the city or a bus pulling up. Corinne Bailey Rae: Soundtrack of my Life 2010-03-28T00:06:00Z Ms. Shapiro said some pronunciation disputes are settled by the dictionary. ‘Jeopardy!’ Tells Contestant: A ‘Gangster’ Is Not a ‘Gangsta’ 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Given the character's wealthy background, Dinklage takes on the "received pronunciation" British accent, the region's standard "posh" vocal intonation. American actors with the best onscreen British accents, from Peter Dinklage to Renee Zellwegger 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z The counterforce to horror in these poems is pronunciation, then translation, often for the benefit of the beloved. A Debut Poet Confronts the Sexual Violence of an Earlier Generation 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z The note continues, “Though easy to apply and economical, such usage disregards pronunciation in the majority of cases and is therefore not recommended by Chicago.” Mary Norris’s Thoughts on Pesky Possessives 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z A Google search for any of these words should give you the definition and pronunciation on the first page of results. Style Invitational Week 1129: Cut up with Scherenschnitte 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z I said, “Hi, Eleena,” and she corrected me on the pronunciation. Date Lab: They share geeky traits and a sense of humor. This just might work. Onstage he’ll often monkey with a pronunciation or arch an eyebrow just to get a rise out of a cast mate. Oscar Isaac’s Mom Died. Now He’s Working Out His Grief in ‘Hamlet.’ 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z Some of the funniest are ones that arch eyebrows at his pronunciation. Taylor Swift’s Heartbreak Dreamscape, and 9 More New Songs 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z Not even Judy Davis' patented brand of Australian received pronunciation could make us believe that a grown-up had written this drivel. TV review: Whitlam: The Power and the Passion 2013-05-27T00:10:21Z He was this very erudite figure who got all his pronunciations just so. She Wrote the History of ‘Jeopardy!’ Then She Changed It. 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z “It was an unknown world to me, an unknown gen-re,” she said, getting the French pronunciation just right. A Queen Works the Crowd at Comic-Con 2010-07-23T12:32:00Z The actor playing the head of the publishing house echoes the pronunciation back to her. How Hollywood Gets the Publishing Industry Wrong 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z To train a parrot, we need experts to refineour received pronunciation. The Saturday poem: The Point 2013-07-06T06:30:26Z They were going on vacation to the Philippines and wanted to practice travel expression, so I prepared a packet of common sayings with their pronunciations and Korean equivalents. What I Learned From My Instagram Crush 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z In Iceland, baby names are supposed to fit Icelandic grammar and pronunciation rules — choices like Carolina and Christa are not allowed because the letter “c” is not part of Iceland’s alphabet. 11 countries that don’t trust their citizens to name their babies 2014-04-02T12:45:00Z The photogenic professor appeared on the Today show, criticizing the pricey Your Baby Can Read! videos and flash cards and their repetitious presentations of written words, illustrations, and pronunciations. Can babies read? 2012-09-12T16:08:00Z Accent and pronunciation—adoption of voices—are ingrained in Riley’s film, which follows a young black telemarketer who uses a “white voice” to advance at his job. The Many Voices of Boots Riley 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z Despite this apparent shortcoming, he said, “Norwegian is very similar to German and English, with a funny pronunciation.” Wallace Shawn and Andr? Gregory Tackle Ibsen 2012-02-28T13:00:00Z Above all, the pronunciation, because I don’t have an ear for it,” Pope Francis would later tell a biographer. Pope Francis struggles with English. Here’s how he’ll get his message across in the U.S. 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z But in the 20th century, more people embraced a true French pronunciation and decided to pronounce it "neesh." Eleven common words you're probably mispronouncing 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z In addition, hummus has myriad pronunciations and its phrasing differs from country to country, while FoodTips claims that rioja is the "most mispronounced drink in the world." Potato, puh-tah-toe: Inside the wide world of mispronounced foods 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z "There's a certain beauty to his voice," he says, in perfect Hitchcock – a singular mix of cockney, Californian and received pronunciation, delivered as if slightly drunk and sucking a Murray mint. Toby Jones: dial H for Hitchcock 2012-12-09T18:59:01Z If you find an alternative pronunciation or meaning listed online, you may use that if you include a link to that listing with your entry. Style Invitational Week 1283: Put it in Bee-verse 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z I considered appealing to my editor, Tom the Butcher, but Tom is no authority on pronunciation. Perspective | How do you pronounce the word ‘what’? 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z Thank you, God, for a First Lady who long ago advocated roadside beauty, while the nation giggled and groaned over her Karnack-and-Alabama pronunciation of "trees and shrubs." 40 Things I Love About Texas 2010-06-02T17:24:00Z Zellweger's accent is a standard English accent, known by vocal coaches as "received pronunciation." American actors with the best onscreen British accents, from Peter Dinklage to Renee Zellwegger 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z “To my shock, he replied and even recorded a video endorsing my pronunciation of his name - that was my last fighting chance,” said the 32-year-old train driver. Spandau Ballet star helps Singapore quizzer win fight for radio prize 2020-05-22T04:00:00Z And his big solos, while attacked with ardor, should become even stronger as his pronunciation improves. Review: ‘The King and I,’ Back on Broadway 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z The list contains pronunciations and brief definitions as well. Style Invitational: Put it in Bee-verse — write a spelling-word poem 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z At least for the poems, you must use the word with its real meaning and pronunciation; you can’t pretend that it’s something else. Style Invitational Week 1335: Put it in Bee-verse! Or . . . 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z It even got a mention in Hide two weeks ago, and nobody was happy with Matt Smith's pronunciation of it. The Green Death: Doctor Who classic episode #6 2013-05-08T15:52:00Z Elite English boarding schools long taught “standard English” elocution — or R.P., for “received pronunciation.” Get to Know Your Larynx. Then Make Some Noise. 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z Some of the character parallels are obvious: Arisu's name is the Japanese pronunciation of Alice, and his strengths are empathy and strategy in this alternate, mad world filled with mandatory death games. Why some see this "Alice in Borderland" breakout as a role model for survival 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z "Yeah, hi, its Husky Eight-Niner Hotel Uniform," Ford is heard saying on the recording, using the phonetic pronunciation of his aviation call sign. Harrison Ford called himself a 'schmuck' after plane incident 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z Much of the dialogue is written in assorted dialects, and it’s given exaggerated phonetic pronunciation here that jars more than it was presumably intended to. Theater Review: ?Early Plays? by O?Neill From Wooster Group at St. Ann?s 2012-02-23T05:07:20Z Even when you look at the name congrí, it seems like a play on the pronunciation of the longer name, arroz con gris. When I think of essential Cuban food, I think of congrí 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z Jarv's Seattle twang opens up new pronunciations the harder he leans on individual syllables, and naturally lends his vocals to the middle place between rapping and singing. Music Monday: Jarv Dee, Basic, Kanye West 2010-08-16T18:24:00Z It seems innocuous, but in original pronunciation, it may have sounded like, he is a jakes, which is a toilet. Shakespeare the Way It Was Meant to Be Spoken 2013-09-20T14:29:04Z Maybe it was the sound of the estuary pronunciation robbing her of her aspirational airs, a prototype of the Bouquet/Bucket joke. Margaret Thatcher, hero of British comedy 2013-04-10T13:21:01Z I marvel at his pronunciation and how once upon a time, I spoke better Hebrew than he did. I fooled around with the rabbi 2013-02-10T02:00:00Z They may test your pronunciation and tolerance for diacritical marks, but they should delight your palate. Explore the Balkans and Asia Minor in these 5 bottles 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z Each bubble is accompanied by the original English phrase and a pronunciation guide. Hank Willis Thomas’s New Installation About Truth Pops Up in Downtown Brooklyn 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z Some pronunciations are strictly regional or geographically-driven, possibly even passed down from generation to generation, steeped in the parlance of that family. Potato, puh-tah-toe: Inside the wide world of mispronounced foods 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z A leaflet from 1942 noted: “Her acting lessons mainly consisted of refining her German pronunciation.” The 'Nazi Marilyn Monroe': Goebbels had very nice eyes – but he was a devil! 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z His accent is a fluid mix of British and American pronunciations, with Pakistani inflections, while his clothes are dark, smart and neutral. Mohsin Hamid 2013-03-26T19:07:18Z He ran stories about groundbreaking Latino chefs, stoner norteño bands, Latino Islamophobia and the Mexican legacy of Santa Ana — which he spelled “SanTana,” to mimic the Spanish pronunciation of the city’s name. Why Gustavo Arellano's OC Weekly departure highlights the endangered status of Latinos in media 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z His pronunciation cost him a $1,600 answer on his “Jeopardy!” appearance on Monday, and the show’s decision has since been hotly debated. ‘Jeopardy!’ Tells Contestant: A ‘Gangster’ Is Not a ‘Gangsta’ 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Crystal pointed out that the title Much Ado About Nothing, may sound simple enough, but in original pronunciation, nothing begins to sound like noting, which is a term for eavesdropping. Shakespeare the Way It Was Meant to Be Spoken 2013-09-20T14:29:04Z She reads through her doctor’s report in a matter-of-fact way, pausing only over the pronunciation of unfamiliar medical terms. Life with Cancer in “Dani” 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z I come from a small town in the Midwest, where “Moslem” is still the preferred pronunciation. “Where Islam meets America”: the making of Zaytuna College 2013-04-23T18:38:00Z Some of the women's pronunciations of "on" and "own" are nearly indistinguishable, another marker of some dialects of Southern American English. TikTok, #BamaRush and the irresistible allure of mocking Southern accents 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z The word must be used with its real meaning and pronunciation; you can’t pretend that it’s something else. Style Invitational Week 1283: Put it in Bee-verse 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Though perhaps less apparent, Trebek’s passion for geography rivals his penchant for pronunciation. Go ask Alex: How I learned Alex Trebek really does have the answers 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z It was criticism of her pronunciation of a word in a song: it should be “divine,” not “dee-vine,” he told her sharply. Music Review: Anderson Twins Pay Tribute to Artie Shaw at 59E59 Theaters 2010-05-26T20:56:00Z It’s also an indication that they think each word is at least fairly settled in its pronunciation and meaning. Merriam-Webster Adds 'FOMO,' 'Mx.' and 2,000 Other Words 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z A little later she showed a video clip of Prince William’s recent visit to Canada and deplored his French pronunciation. Arts & Leisure: Margaret Edson, Author of ?Wit,? Loves Teaching 2012-02-19T03:30:04Z Fan site, said the judges “often expect general American pronunciation in the general American dialect.” ‘Jeopardy!’ Tells Contestant: A ‘Gangster’ Is Not a ‘Gangsta’ 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Elders fluent in northern and southern Haida dialects revised dialogue and coached actors in pronunciation. Can Film Save Indigenous Languages? 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z Research shows that early language learning results in better pronunciation and higher levels of proficiency, as well as cognitive benefits associated with being bilingual. Parents want elementary pupils to learn foreign languages -- but where? But if the two-time Oscar nominee managed to nail his pronunciation obligations this time around, his make-good wasn't without its own awkward moment. Oscars 2015: John Travolta, a.k.a. Glom Gazingo, gets some face time 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z He called the device “barbacoa,” an approximation of the pronunciation of the indigenous Taino people, and the word was later anglicized. They fed the civil rights movement. Now are black-owned barbecue joints dying? 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z A full-time impersonator since 1990, Church also markets his own “Sing Like the King” instructional DVDs with tips on vibrato and pronunciation. Don’t call them impersonators: Inside the jumpsuited world of Elvis Tribute Artists The film's title derives from a poor pronunciation of "coq au vin" by a German speaker. Bradley Cooper set to direct remake of German comedy Kokowääh 2013-03-01T12:06:39Z Before America acquired its Pavlovian response to received pronunciation, British cinema signified something very different to audiences on the other side of the Atlantic. The troubled heart of Ealing and British postwar cinema 2011-07-21T21:00:04Z Researchers found that viewers remember brands by simulating the pronunciation of a new name with their mouths. Eating popcorn 'disrupts adverts' 2013-10-14T09:41:21Z Presumably we’ve all known people here and there, bright and competent ones, who struggle with pronunciations, or use malapropisms, or can’t spell to save their lives. Carolyn Hax: What’s in a name? A sour taste when it’s pronounced incorrectly. 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z It was a shame because Butler Lazaro is the best rapper in Seattle by roughly one billion miles, and one where details matter, where slight nuances in pronunciation reveal new rhythms and meanings. Capitol Hill Block Party day one notables: Macklemore, Shabazz Palaces, Champagne Champagne 2010-07-24T20:25:00Z Blackburn later described his pronunciation issues as the most embarrassing moment of his career. Top 13 radio howlers 2010-12-06T13:10:00Z Speakers who identify as Democrats are likelier to use these kinds of pronunciations of foreign words than those who identify as Republicans. Your political views can predict how you pronounce certain words 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z In return, Daniels is “very cognizant of not stepping on his toes. I respect that it’s his work. I check a lot with him on pronunciations,” he says. ‘I can write the words. He supplies the melody’: The harmonious bond between authors and audiobook narrators 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z Chris invites himself to several nights of Rebecca’s family’s Hanukkah celebrations, making latkes and struggling with Hebrew pronunciations. Review | Hallmark’s Hanukkah movies are really Christmas movies about how Hanukkah is weird 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z My father insists on using the traditional pronunciation, arguing that it’s important for a connection to the Old Country and family heritage. Carolyn Hax: What’s in a name (or its pronunciation)? 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z Mitt Romney drew some criticism last spring when he wrestled over the pronunciation of "Missouri." ArtsBeat: Is That New England Accent in Retreat? 2012-08-15T12:00:37Z "I really learned what he wanted with all those songs, the pronunciation, the enunciation, the tempos, phrasing," de Lappe said. Choreographer recreates 'Oklahoma!' at age 91 2013-05-02T15:19:10Z For weeks afterwards, that question, especially the interviewer's idiosyncratic pronunciation of "moon", would echo around my head. Satyajit Ray's artifice and honesty set him apart from other film directors 2013-07-22T19:00:01Z All I wanted was to listen carefully and master correct pronunciations. Religion ruined my childhood 2014-02-16T00:00:00Z When pizza first started gaining popularity outside of those enclaves, Americans had to literally be taught the pronunciation of the word. Some commonly accepted "truths" about the origins of Italian food may actually be myths 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z First she corrected my pronunciation of her surname; then she told me she was famous for "soundtracking deodorant adverts". This week's new singles 2010-08-13T23:06:00Z I compared their responses to these questions with their pronunciations. Your political views can predict how you pronounce certain words 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z But judges make subjective calls on whether a nonstandard pronunciation is common enough or if it’s just plain wrong, she said. ‘Jeopardy!’ Tells Contestant: A ‘Gangster’ Is Not a ‘Gangsta’ 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Those are our speech patterns and weird pronunciations and silly names for each other. Television: ?Happy Endings? and Its Bumpy Beginning 2011-10-15T22:30:09Z That same thing happened many years ago with “Feb-you-erry,” an appalling pronunciation that began as “nonstandard.” Perspective | Gene Weingarten: Leading the fight against mispronunciations 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z She created sets of words and divided them by phonetic pronunciation, part of speech, language of origin and definition. Spelling whiz shares her tips to beating the competition: Steady discipline, not a blitzkrieg 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z In fact, she credits this pronunciation as the genesis of her newfound internet stardom. TikTok, #BamaRush and the irresistible allure of mocking Southern accents 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z In coaching the cast and creative team, Ghilzai guided actors through Dari pronunciations — including the names of characters and towns. A Chameleon Flies From ‘The Blacklist’ to ‘The Kite Runner’ 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z The next day, we drove northwest on the A48 and, after a last gasp of Welsh pronunciation at the town of “Pwllmyeric,” we passed a sign: “Welcome to England.” Exploring post-Brexit Britain while the pound is at an all-time low 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z Repeat after me,"We like the Prime Minister and his unlikeable sidekick" –not to sound desperate, but sing fortissimo, with comedy in received pronunciation. The Saturday poem: The Point 2013-07-06T06:30:26Z The selection featured many unexpected choices, and the performance was generally good, despite a few flaws in intonation and French pronunciation. National Gallery of Art Vocal Ensemble provides some pleasant surprises in concert It also happens to house an amazing French restaurant run by a Japanese team, whose members softly and simultaneously say the word “service” in French pronunciation whenever a dish is ready to be served. | Paul Kominek 2011-07-15T12:00:17Z It’s sometimes confused with the more populous Dominican Republic, though the pronunciation is different: Dom-in-EEK-a. Waterfalls, Rivers and Rain Forest on Dominica 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Another of her idols, Mabel Mercer, was remembered with an analysis of Mercer’s elegant pronunciation of consonants. Review: Barbara Cook Sang Standards, With Audience Members as Acolytes 2015-03-01T05:00:00Z First, she must think hard about the relationship with her two warring sons, Ed and Will, and, second, she must master Clarrie's pronunciation of her elder son's name. "It's a thrill to be back", says original voice of The Archers 2013-01-12T15:23:18Z Given "serictery," Christine Alex, a Chicago seventh grader, asked for a definition, use in a sentence, word origin, part of speech and pronunciation after pronunciation. Fist pumps, visualization carry youngsters into U.S. spelling finals 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z He chose the pronunciation of his last name. 5 Things You Learn in TIME's Cover Story on Stephen Colbert 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z I found it a little amusing there were no pronunciation hints for Lagavulin unlike the others. The Whisky Chronicles 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z "With him, there's the throat placement, the nasal placement, the very unusual pronunciation and vocal production that he has, and then so much of it is attitude. 'I'm tremendous, I'm fantastic, I'm incredible,'" he said. 'Tremendous' Trump impersonator wins contest to host fake news show 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z His own speech though, playfully pontificating on the correct pronunciation of "gala," was little more than 50 seconds long. Janelle Monae rocks MOCA gala honoring John Baldessari 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z Her knowledge and precision in pronunciation of the ancient Greek texts were invaluable to everyone. Meryl Streep, Diane Lane and Others on the Legacy of Elizabeth Swados 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z But stressing the second syllable became so mainstream that dictionaries eventually validated the pronunciation. Eleven common words you're probably mispronouncing 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z A dictionary is really a database; it has fields for headword, pronunciation, etymology, definition, and in the case of historical dictionaries like the OED, citations of past usages. Lexicography unbound 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z There is the matter of his strange last name, its awkward B bristling aggressively in a string of consonants, defying casual pronunciation. Matthew Macfadyen Has Mixed Feelings About the End of ‘Succession’ 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z He owned the pronunciation in a tweet that drew hundreds of thousands of likes earlier this year. Wilford Brimley, ‘Cocoon’ and ‘Natural’ actor, dies at 85 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z The student claimed that the newscaster’s pronunciation of his name stopped him from reaching his audience. Racism in the classroom: When even our names are not our own 2013-12-11T20:52:00Z Later, when Baldwin débuted his version, in October, some viewers pointed out that his repeated pronunciation of China, as “Gyna,” was similar to a running gag that Atamanuik had used in his impression. A Trump Impersonator Worthy of Being Called “A Disgrace to the World” 2017-05-08T04:00:00Z I deal with style aspects: how you sing a particular composer, nice use of language and pronunciation, things of that sort. A backstage peek at Metropolitan Opera tryouts 2012-01-18T21:20:05Z These pronunciations and brief definitions were taken from the Scripps National Spelling Bee website; from Merriam-Webster.com; from Dictionary.com; from prounuciation sites and videos; and occasionally from technical sites. Style Invitational Week 1283: Put it in Bee-verse 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Participants will receive digital copies of study materials in advance, including music and a pronunciation guide. Sing along with Seattle Opera 2012-09-06T20:54:06Z According to Grammarphobia, turmeric is a actually word in which either pronunciation is "acceptable," at least according to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. Potato, puh-tah-toe: Inside the wide world of mispronounced foods 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z And when he sang, the gentle Scottish burr of his speaking voice made way for American pronunciation. Paolo Nutini Promotes ‘Caustic Love’ at the Apollo Theater 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z It was the pronunciation of "shibboleth", which in the Bible decided whether Ephraimites were allowed to live or die. Rewind TV: Our Drugs War; Faith School Menace?; The Great British Bake Off 2010-08-21T23:06:00Z His jokes can’t translate to the page, but every sentence has something funny in it: An oddball pronunciation, an exaggerated emotional response, a surprising opinion. Best Comedy of 2022 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z On another side, three monitors show the three working with an accent coach to perfect the subtleties of the varied pronunciations. Nina Katchadourian’s Eccentric Existentialism 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z To determine whether people converge toward particular pronunciations they expect but never actually encounter, I needed to start my investigation with a feature that people would have clear expectations about. What makes us subconsciously mimic the accents of others in conversation 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z To her credit, though, Kawase has a better handle on the pronunciation than most, and could do well in the western indie scene, were she inclined to test the waters. Why Japanese pop matters 2010-03-25T23:10:00Z On asking people to use a nontraditional spelling or pronunciation of a name: Carolyn Hax: Readers’ wisdom on saying no and troublesome names 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z “Whangarei is gorgeous,” I said, and Bob gently corrected my pronunciation: In Maori, the “wh” is aspirated, almost approaching an “f” sound. Discovering Auckland’s Charms (and Idioms) 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z A Kansas tinge colored Bliss’s French and German pronunciation, but he knew how to caress words and phrases in these luscious songs, a discovery well worth making. American tenor Ben Bliss stakes out his turf in D.C. recital 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z He also published a vast series of librettos of French, German and Italian operas, painstakingly indicating the pronunciation of every word by means of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Nico Castel, Tenor and Diction Coach at the Met, Dies at 83 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z In her monologue she willfully mispronounces words, adding long vowels or French pronunciations for variety. Critic’s Notebook: Julie Klausner’s Podcast, ‘How Was Your Week?’ 2012-12-31T23:26:34Z Around 26% of the participants spoke estuary English, which had similarities with Cockney but was closer to received pronunciation. Cockney and King's English becoming less common, researchers find 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z When Colleen Faherty of the attorney general's office then phrased her question with one pronunciation, Mr Trump Jr joked that he only understood the other. Chuckles, smiles and mispronunciation - Inside Donald Trump Jr's courtroom debut 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z To help with the pronunciation, the inaugural show’s poster added a French accent aigu to the final letter — Ceejé — a mannerism that was soon dropped. A show about L.A.'s rambunctious 1960s Ceeje Gallery proves that progress in art is an illusion 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z The term, which means the study of running away, started as a way to get around censorship, using a Chinese character whose pronunciation spells like the English word “run” but means “moistening.” Takeaways from AP’s reporting on Chinese migrants who traverse the Darién Gap to reach the US 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z The term started as a way to get around censorship, using a Chinese character whose pronunciation spells like the English word “run” but means “moistening.” As economy falters, more Chinese migrants take a perilous journey to the US border to seek asylum 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Mr. Nadler underscored that point, chiding Mr. Johnson over his pronunciation of Nehemiah, saying it would have had a hard “h” sound with the stress in the middle “in the original Hebrew.” Speaker Mike Johnson’s Christian faith: ‘We build walls because we love the people on the inside’ 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z On Thursday and Friday, he watches tape, drills down on names and pronunciations, and visualizes specific scenarios. How the ‘Voice of the Huskies’ prepared for an unforgettable call in UW’s win over Oregon 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z French language expert Malcolm Massey, of the Babel language app, praised the King's pronunciation of French and a "relatively good accent". King's diplomatic speech to French Senate receives standing ovation 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z "Those are the Nigerian pronunciations. What we are doing here is to learn to speak like the British," says Ms Stephens before going over the words again. The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z “When a near rhyme is lost to slow / changes in pronunciation,” Lerner writes in “Meridian Response,” “a call goes out / for work / to reconstruct it: / love / and move, alterations in / the mouth.” How Ben Lerner's writing shatters space, time and literary borders 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z With this backdrop, Reid and fellow All Black Wayne Shelford persuaded the national team to learn what the haka meant to Maori, the proper moves and pronunciation. Nothing stirs up rugby’s blood quite like New Zealand’s haka 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z He later said he didn’t recognize the pronunciation. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends his 2024 presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Out of respect for the previously banned Hawaiian language, we are using diacritical marks in this column that more accurately convey meaning and pronunciation. After devastating Maui fires, let’s center people, not tourism 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z "Nigerians don't apply intonation, that's why their pronunciation is always flat," she tells me later. The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z It focuses on core skills such as vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, writing and comprehension of both the spoken and the written word. Want to learn English for free? Here are the resources you'll need 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z He has been revising his schedule, changing travel plans, linking up with new and old acquaintances and, yes, still clarifying the pronunciation of his last name. Van Gisbergen hoping to build on momentum from Chicago win in 2nd NASCAR start 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z The Spanish alphabet includes the letter x, and early Catalonian involved several pronunciations of it depending on context, including a pronunciation akin to the modern sh. The Mysterious Origins of ‘X’ in Algebra 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z In the 1970s, the firm produced a chip that could synthesize the human voice, which led to the famed Speak & Spell toy, a hand-held device that helped children with spelling and pronunciation. The Chip Titan Whose Life’s Work Is at the Center of a Tech Cold War 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z "I get everyone's opinion but at least try to up your pronunciation," she says over the phone, her manicured British accent sounding like a member of the Royal Family. The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Her biography on the Federal District Court’s website includes an audio clip demonstrating the correct pronunciation of her name. Who is the judge handling Trump’s initial court appearance? 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Mehreta, 32, said she learned English as an adult after moving to the U.S. and found pronunciation to be very difficult. US citizenship test changes are coming, raising concerns for those with low English skills 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Although the sound changed pronunciation over time, there are still vestiges of the sh sound for x in Portuguese, as well as in Mexican Spanish and its use in native place names. The Mysterious Origins of ‘X’ in Algebra 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Mehreta, 32, said she learned English as an adult after moving to the U.S. and found pronunciation to be very difficult. US citizenship test changes are coming, raising concerns for those with low English skills 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z It is a big relief, as I have never been one to take care of my pronunciation. The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z She filmed close-ups of her mouth to show the pronunciation of words and recorded her versions of children’s songs, making sure to incorporate voice, sign language and visuals. ‘Now, Let’s Be a Starfish!’: Learning With ‘Ms. Rachel,’ Song by Song 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z The clubs decided the friendly rivalry over the pronunciation of the river was the perfect stake. The croquet grudge match that decides how River Nene is pronounced 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z For his part, Suarez later tweeted that he is “well aware of the suffering of the Uyghurs in China” but just “didn’t recognize the pronunciation.” Haley says Trump did ‘too little’ about China threats, warns of global conflict if Ukraine falls 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z His nickname, “Babo,” came from a younger brother’s pronunciation of his first name, he told the parole board. A terminally ill prisoner didn't want his gang to die with him. So he wrote 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z His wife, campaign and the independent super PAC backing him also all use the latter pronunciation. Trump explodes on Truth Social after DeSantis team won't say if it's "Dee-Santis" or "Deh-Santis" 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z “Bliz-aard Ball Sale I” called up a snooty, knowingly pretentious pronunciation, forced by the spelling of bliz-aard, to speak of broken men and women. Review: David Hammons is one of our greatest living artists. An absorbing new documentary explains why 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z "The first time we did this, I thought: 'Maybe there's more than two pronunciations?'" he said. The croquet grudge match that decides how River Nene is pronounced 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia has also alternated the pronunciation of his last name, according to a 2019 report from the Australian public broadcaster ABC. Deh-Santis or Dee-Santis? Even He Has Been Inconsistent 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z In Missouri, for instance, where he worked a number of campaign, the pronunciation of the place matters a lot to certain people. Column: Ron DeSantis faces a sobering lesson on ambition, hubris and big talk 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Its name comes from Zoroaster, the Greek pronunciation of the name of its founder, Zarathustra. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z The notes — which detail pronunciation and vowel usages — reinforced the veracity of the most accurate of the key manuscripts, the Aleppo Codex, he said. Secrets of $38 million Hebrew Bible revealed by $700 digital microscope, scholar says 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z The script is covered in notes and prompts on correct pronunciation and intonation. In her own words: A Hiroshima bomb survivor learns English to tell her story 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z But it’s hard to recall a prominent American politician who has offered alternate pronunciations of his or her own name before Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. Deh-Santis or Dee-Santis? Even He Has Been Inconsistent 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Twitter user @Lili_Lightly echoed the concern, pointing out that “the insistence on pronunciation ignores those who have read extensively but not heard the word out loud.” Can you pronounce 'Solzhenitsyn'? These three 'Jeopardy!' contestants could not 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z “Champagne,” he says in one episode, drawing the pronunciation out into “sham-pan-ya,” “is not champagne unless it comes from the province of Champagne. I learned that in bartending school.” Sacre brew! Champagne is not happy with Miller High Life in Europe. 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z But Spanish speakers from four centuries ago might have recognized the unusual verb conjugations — if not the unorthodox pronunciations and words drawn from English and languages indigenous to North America. New Mexico Is Losing a Form of Spanish Spoken Nowhere Else on Earth 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z New legislation introduced recently by Italy’s right-wing ruling party seeks to ban the use of English words — and Anglicized pronunciations of Italian words — in government communications, at schools, in the media, or in advertising. Italian parliament bill would ban English words in official communications 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Grammar and pronunciation Telltale tyro signs include adding definite articles to freeway names. For April Fools' Day, a newcomers’ guide to Seattle’s quirky codes 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z What would be a polite way to address someone and ask for the correct pronunciation of their name? Advice | Miss Manners: Person I met years ago was offended I didn’t remember 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Hugh Grant, somehow managing to make his pronunciation of the word “scrotum” ridiculously charming. Moira Macdonald on Oscars 2023’s charming, emotional night 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z “I was worried and scared about the bad pronunciation.” LAFC vs. Alajuelense: What to know ahead of Thursday’s CONCACAF Champions League game 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Further, the nation’s Culture Ministry would be in charge of making sure the “correct use of the Italian language and its pronunciation.” Italian parliament bill would ban English words in official communications 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z She might have been out of breath, her pronunciation of certain names might have been questionable, but we salute you Ariana and request that you are booked again for next year. Oscars 2023: Austin Butler's accent and 7 more awards season highlights 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z In his remarks, Mr. Blinken took care to adopt the new pronunciation. On Blinken Visit, Quake Relief Soothes U.S.-Turkey Tensions 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Luna — whose mother’s family is Mexican American and paternal grandmother was born in Hidalgo, Mexico — now describes herself as Hispanic and uses the Spanish pronunciation of her first name. The making of Anna Paulina Luna 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z It also wasn't until recently that Luna also started embracing her Hispanic heritage and using the Spanish pronunciation of her first name, Brooks said. "New George Santos just dropped": MAGA Republican's claims about her background fall apart 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z Half called back, “I like high school!” as she corrected their pronunciations. Perspective | How theater can teach our kids to be empathetic 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Many believe it may have evolved from a confusion in pronunciation, because the word for rabbit in Old Chinese, 卯, is pronounced “mao,” similar to the sound “mèo” in Vietnamese. Will the Year of the Rabbit finally bring us some peace in 2023? 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z No one sits down with a three-year-old kid and says, "Okay, now we're going to go over the past tense and notice that in English the regular past tense has three different pronunciations." How to speak Na'vi: An interview with the creator of the alien language in "Avatar" 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z But fellow service members say Luna did not publicly describe herself as Hispanic at the time and referred to herself using the English pronunciation. The making of Anna Paulina Luna 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z Her fellow service members say Luna did not publicly describe herself as Hispanic twelve years ago and referred to herself using the English pronunciation, according to The Post. "New George Santos just dropped": MAGA Republican's claims about her background fall apart 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z The only thing these voice actors had beforehand was a pronunciation guide of names they speculated might come up in the text. The first audiobook of the Jan. 6 report was a feat of logistics 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z “There are two different things: decisions about spelling and decisions about pronunciation,” said Linda Coleman, a professor of linguistics at the University of Maryland. Perspective | I am obsessed with exploring the possessive apostrophe in ‘Bojangles’ 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z The department has instructed that new official documents refer to Turkiye instead of Turkey, although the pronunciation will not change, officials said. US changes to Turkey’s preferred spelling at ally’s request 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z "Audiences found her mimicry of my pronunciation of L and R as W hysterically funny. I found it extremely upsetting," she wrote. Factbox: Key facts about pioneering broadcast journalist Barbara Walters 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z “People want to get the right pronunciation but it’s hard to do so,” he said. Tagovailoa, Zaporizhzhia make list of most mangled words 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z They read out loud, repeat after the teacher, and sing songs to try to perfect their pronunciation - one of the hardest parts of their work. 'Never too old to learn English,' say Vietnam's grannies 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The problem: The Arabic pronunciation of “Qatar” is very different from the English one. How Do You Pronounce Qatar? Probably Incorrectly. 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Dear Miss Manners: Is it rude to correct other people’s pronunciation, aside from someone’s name? Advice | Miss Manners: The proper etiquette for disposing bathroom trash 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z A third instructor nudged another set of kids toward the proper pronunciation of difficult words in another book, “All about Manatees.” In one giant classroom, four teachers manage 135 kids — and love it 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z The other words on the list, with phonetic pronunciations provided by Babbel, were: Tagovailoa, Zaporizhzhia make list of most mangled words 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Gabion is one of those landscape words with a couple of accepted pronunciations. Create a yard that rocks by using gabion for walls and other structures | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Hassan Al Thawadi, the head of the Supreme Committee directing the World Cup preparations, said in an interview that pronunciations of “Qatar” vary even inside the host country. How Do You Pronounce Qatar? Probably Incorrectly. 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z My 14-year-old stepdaughter likes to correct others’ pronunciations, including mine, to match her own white, Midwestern dialect. Advice | Miss Manners: The proper etiquette for disposing bathroom trash 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Ultimately, they decided on a Hungarian Hasidic pronunciation dialect along with grammar and vocabulary from YIVO’s version of Yiddish, noting that it would be the most intelligible across most Yiddish dialects. The pandemic and apps are fueling a surge of interest in Yiddish 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z And in modern times, it’s more likely that a word will retain its original spelling and pronunciation, whereas in the last century, there was a tendency for those words to be Anglicized. ‘Pumpkin spice,’ ‘banh mi’ among food words added to Merriam-Webster 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Another said: "It was always difficult to get the grammar right, the pronunciation right, the lingo right, the slang right. So it used to be an added pressure to get the accent as well." Tech start-up denies turning call centre voices 'white' 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z None of these idiosyncratic decisions resolves the main questions, however: What is the actual pronunciation of the word? How Do You Pronounce Qatar? Probably Incorrectly. 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Often, both pronunciations of the word in question are in use somewhere. Advice | Miss Manners: The proper etiquette for disposing bathroom trash 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Some disagreement exists among scholars as to whether pronunciation must be different for a word to be considered a homograph. Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z “We are learning reading, writing, grammar and the Arabic pronunciation of the Quran,” one student after another replied when asked what they were being taught. A year of peace in one of Afghanistan’s deadliest provinces Bantu pronunciations differ, but it means “a group of people acting and working together.” Review: Black photographers founded Kamoinge Workshop in 1963. Now their biggest show hits the Getty 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z The A is pronounced rapidly, and the R, Al Ani said, is “closer in pronunciation to a Spanish R.” How Do You Pronounce Qatar? Probably Incorrectly. 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z When asked about this, you can then explain that it’s sweet that she does not know that this is the pronunciation used in Paris — swapping “Paris” for any location your stepdaughter considers cosmopolitan. Advice | Miss Manners: The proper etiquette for disposing bathroom trash 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Hearing the script will allow you to make revisons and edits to ensure oral fluency, or smooth delivery, including pronunciation, phrasing, stress, and tone. Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z Some actors playing elves told the BBC at a media round-table they had worked with a specialist to get the pronunciation of Elvish languages right. Lord of the Rings: Prequel trailer wows fans as it reveals rare female dwarf 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z The app prompts you to revisit a certain number of words or phrases from previous decks with formats of your choice: quick multiple choice, pronunciation, dictation, writing and spelling, etc. How to learn a language online 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z The author Mary Norris, an expert in proper usage who is a former copy editor at The New Yorker, said that foreign place names can be tiny little pronunciation minefields. How Do You Pronounce Qatar? Probably Incorrectly. 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z You can also add the pronunciations of common words or names. How to make the most of your iPhone’s accessibility features 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z English dialects have many features in common, but each has particulars of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z Pronunciation of words and terms will take a bit of time to master, but after you have some basic information; the correct names and pronunciations will become easier. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z If you say the phrase correctly, it says “Your Korean sounds like it could be your first language!” or “Your pronunciation is better than 90 percent of the people learning Korean!” How to learn a language online 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Use the American pronunciation and you might seem deliberately ignorant; use the native one and you risk sounding aggressively pretentious. How Do You Pronounce Qatar? Probably Incorrectly. 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z He had two ideas: add a nature-inspired haiku to each photograph and include Lushootseed names, as well as a link to their proper pronunciation. Seattle-area creators share their DIY projects 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z American dialects may have their own grammar, vocabulary, syntax, pronunciation, and common expressions. Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z Day Translations can translate, help with pronunciation and, if necessary, connect you to an interpreter. How to use translation apps and services for travelers 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z If you don’t want to look up those words and then their meanings and pronunciations, check out my list of 20 of the words at the bottom of this column. Style Invitational Week 1494: Put it in bee-verse 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Or COB-ble? — and admitted that she has no independent information about the pronunciation of “Qatar.” How Do You Pronounce Qatar? Probably Incorrectly. 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z The new book will include “quotations taken from real examples of language in use,” alongside the usual Oxford dictionary notations on the meaning, pronunciation, spelling, usage and history of each word. Oxford announces ‘African American English’ dictionary, Harvard’s Gates to oversee 3-year project 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Variations in pronunciation and dialect result from a host of factors. Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z The country formally registered its name as “Türkiye” — its Turkish spelling and pronunciation — with the United Nations earlier this month. Turkey’s leader changes mind again on new name for airline 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z In a move destined to fuel a surge in pronunciation tutorials, the United Nations confirmed on Thursday that it had accepted a request on the part of Turkey to change its official name. Turkey today, Türkiye tomorrow: U.N. okays country’s request for change 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z “I’m sure that in American English we’re not expected to come up with an Arabic pronunciation,” Norris said. How Do You Pronounce Qatar? Probably Incorrectly. 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z The pronunciation guides and pop-up user cards should be available on June 1st, though some changes may take a few weeks to reach all users, says Slack. Slack adds audio name pronunciations to user profiles 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Although differences in pronunciation abound, English dialects are widely classified as “standard” or “nonstandard.” Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z Many students are less familiar with Ukrainian pronunciations, she said, or simply reply in Russian to Ukrainian speakers without realizing it. For Russian-Speaking Ukrainians, Language Clubs Offer Way to Defy Invaders 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Some viewers quibbled with his pronunciation of certain words, or accused him of trafficking in clickbait. He Made Yiddish Go Viral 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z For some, it’s because of pronunciation issues, others fear racial discrimination. Why I didn't use my real name at work 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z But pronunciation aside, the lack of subtitles makes “Moon Knight’s” treatment of Mandarin appear particularly careless — a prop language, of sorts, that the creative forces behind the series didn’t bother to get right. Marvel turned Mandarin into 'gibberish.' Even one of its stars called it out 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z Mendez said he recently saw three distinct aphasia patients in one day: the first struggled to remember certain words; a second distorted the pronunciation; and a third simply couldn’t understand what the doctor was saying. Frustrating, little-known disorder in spotlight after Bruce Willis' aphasia diagnosis 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z “The Oxford English Dictionary accepts both pronunciations,” he told the New York Times. Stephen Wilhite, computer programmer who created the GIF, dies at 74 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z He resented the mistake a nun had made when he was a child, as she switched the “C” with an “S” — not understanding its French pronunciation. After 78 years, WWII pilot’s remains to be returned home to WA 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z For some traditionalist Catholics, Francis’ pronunciation of Russia in the prayer, as well as his invitation for all the world’s bishops to join him, finally fulfills the original Fatima prophesy. Pope’s peace prayer for Ukraine recalls ancient prophesy 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z In a 2013 interview with The New York Times, Wilhite went on record clarifying the pronunciation, which most of us ignored, and will probably continue to do so. It's official. We've all been saying "GIF" wrong 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z In 2013, he told The New York Times, “The Oxford English Dictionary accepts both pronunciations. They are wrong. It is a soft ‘G,’ pronounced ‘jif.’ Stephen Wilhite, creator of the GIF, has died 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Did you know Italian-Americans often have Americanized nicknames to prevent Americans from butchering their beautiful pronunciation? My big fat Italian vampire-slaying family 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z President John F. Kennedy talked of vigor — in his pronunciation, “vigah” — as a public virtue. Opinion | The State of the Union is Biden’s chance to rebrand 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z If you decide to do so, write to that person sharing your name’s pronunciation. Your Self-Worth Is Not in Your Inbox 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Here's Wilhite doubling down on the correct pronunciation while accepting his Webby Lifetime Achievement Award: It's official. We've all been saying "GIF" wrong 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z “It was sinking in that this is actually happening,” said, Wyhinny, a Chicago native who works in the entertainment industry and uses the Ukrainian pronunciation of his first name, “Yurij.” For Ukrainians in California, Russia's attack on Ukraine is 'very personal' 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Anderson had been searching, with little luck, for middle-grade Spanish Braille books to read alongside the audio, to keep up her pronunciation and spelling. How a treaty signed in Marrakesh made the Library of Congress more accessible 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z But perfecting recitations, or reciting professionally, usually takes rigorous studying and practice to master elaborate rules governing such things as proper pronunciation and articulation. Amid debate, women lift their voices with Muslim sacred text 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z While this can be boring, it’s invaluable in terms of perfecting your pronunciation. How to learn a language online 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z But the change is about more than phonetic pronunciation. Goodbye Turkey, hello Türkiye 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z She now uses videos to demonstrate proper pronunciation, and sometimes lowers her own mask briefly while standing several feet away from students. Why Liberal Suburbs Face a New Round of School Mask Battles 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Anchors of news programs began imitating the pronunciation in introducing the lottery drawings, syndicated to television stations statewide. Goodbye ‘Yo-LAHNNN-da-Vega!’ A New York Lottery Queen Retires 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z When Papa Harry spoke at a funeral for one of their Korean friends, she wrote out what he wanted to say in Korean phonetically, and all were amazed at his precise pronunciation. Gifts from my two mothers: One Korean, one Black 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z The Asian American Journalists Association even released a pronunciation guide. Perspective | Like many Asian Americans, I have long spurned my full name. A wave of racism made me say: No more. He would allegedly mock Gurjar’s pronunciation or grammar, even though English is her second language. Women allege racism, sexism at food media company Feedfeed 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Abanulo, who went through the training in Oakland, says it helped him slow down his speech and improve his pronunciations. US Catholic clergy shortage eased by recruits from Africa 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z Ms. Vega said she began exaggerating the pronunciation of her name almost as soon as she began appearing on television for the lottery. Goodbye ‘Yo-LAHNNN-da-Vega!’ A New York Lottery Queen Retires 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Maria Kaliambou, a Greek language teacher at Yale University, said it takes her classes about three months to nail the pronunciations and internalize the sounds. With coronavirus variants, world gets crash course on the Greek alphabet 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z But she had a wealth of religious knowledge, of ritual, of proper pronunciation, to share with her granddaughter. In Hinduism, women creating spaces for their own leadership 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z The 14th letter of the Greek alphabet is pronounced roughly “gz,” as in most English pronunciations of “exactly.” Exclusive: Republicans say WHO pandered to China by skipping ‘xi’ in COVID names 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z The Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra, which was invited to perform at an Arab cultural center in Petah Tikva, is blown off course by a pronunciation error. Review: 'The Band's Visit' brings its musical poetry to Dolby Theatre 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z The 14th letter of the Greek alphabet, although it is represented in English as “Xi,” is pronounced /gz/ as in most English pronunciations of “exactly.” ‘Not good news’: Omicron variant raises more COVID fears, travel bans 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z The classes I listened to had some production issues: Music and sound effects tend to drown out the instructors, and U.S. presenters should work on their French pronunciation to be credible. Holiday gifts for wine lovers: Local bottles, luxe gadgets and tasting kits 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Most Americans get annoyed by misused words or phrases and think it’s OK to correct someone’s pronunciation without being asked, according to a recent survey of common English mistakes. Most Americans say it’s OK to correct others’ words: Study 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z It later became Build Back Better, more commonly referred to as BBB, an acronym with the unfortunate feature of lacking a vowel that allows for pronunciation. Biden has underestimated problems facing the country — and Democrats fear that has become a political problem 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z The one titled “Billie’s Terpenes Breakdown” highlights a handful of them complete with a pronunciation guide, description and effect. Black Girl Magic meets Jazz Age speakeasy at this new L.A. pot shop 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z His shoulder bones were also less prominent and his pronunciation of some words different. Perspective | Five young people stopped eating to get grown-ups to start addressing the climate crisis 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z “Quran is the great school for performance and good and clear pronunciation,” he said in the interview aired in 2014. Arab world’s legendary singer, Sabah Fakhri, dies at 88 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z The Oct. 2-14 survey, which was conducted on Amazon’s Mechanical Turk platform, also found that 87% had at some point challenged someone’s pronunciation. Most Americans say it’s OK to correct others’ words: Study 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Merely three words of classical Arabic escape her lips when Wali Khan interrupts, correcting her pronunciation. In Afghanistan, a girls’ school is the story of a village 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Audio pronunciation or other features may not be available for some languages. How to Talk to the World Through Free Translation Apps 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z That is, I believe, the case: I have several friends — including a couple on Set Piece Menu — who work as commentators and are extremely pious about the accuracy of their pronunciations. Saudi Arabia, Newcastle and Soccer’s Worship of Money 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z The dictionary was copyrighted in 2019 but has yet to be published; Wilcox also recorded the words so that others would know the correct pronunciation. This week’s passages 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z “When it comes to correcting pronunciation, I think there is a fine line between being helpful and being rude,” Ms. Saccardi told The Washington Times. Most Americans say it’s OK to correct others’ words: Study 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z It’s a nickname based on the pronunciation of his name in Pashto — and the respect Qayum has earned among his peers. Review | The terrific Uncle C’s tells a little known story about fried chicken in America 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Echoes of Argentine pronunciation and cadence lent music to her voice, as did rich, throaty laughter. A special Tony Award, a new musical about her: At 81, Graciela Daniele finds life abloom 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z The Premier League asks each and every player, every season, how they wish to be mentioned, and then sends a phonetic pronunciation to every broadcaster. Saudi Arabia, Newcastle and Soccer’s Worship of Money 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z Two people were quoted criticizing Mr. Elder in the article, which included a paragraph taking issue with “Elder’s pronunciation of the N-word.” ‘Model minority’: Los Angeles Times takes another racially charged shot at Larry Elder 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z Her husband and business partner Lee Putney, who trains businessmen in sales etiquette, said it’s a “definite no-no” to correct people’s pronunciation or words in public. Most Americans say it’s OK to correct others’ words: Study 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z She used the Anglicized version of Kolkata, which residents deploy interchangeably with its current spelling and pronunciation. Kolkata’s ‘Fairy Tale’ Trams, Once Essential, Are Now a Neglected Relic 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z The Mi brand was largely used in Western markets, presumably for readability and pronunciation reasons — phones like the Mi 11 are already called the Xiaomi 11 in China, for example. Xiaomi moves away from its ‘Mi’ product branding 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z He played with the pronunciation of the word “nine,” which sounds like the word for “long-lasting.” Alibaba Rape Allegation Reveals China Tech’s Seamy Side 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z The name is a French play on “Deesse,” the pronunciation of its word for “Goddess.” Automania at MoMA Balances Celebration and Criticism of Cars 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z However, its pronunciation in Norwegian is closer to "see-ree", combined with a rolling "r" which may mitigate the risk of confusion. Parents of children called Alexa challenge Amazon 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z Once a book is started, Alexa will listen to the child’s reading and automatically assist with pronunciations or other challenges while reading the book. Amazon’s latest Alexa trick is helping kids read 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z Like many in his shoes, Ford occasionally struggles with some pronunciations. Bryson DeChambeau's powerful style didn't work well in final round of U.S. Open 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z Meandering across centuries and miles, Elkins’ ruminations are grounded by the warm, husky tones and deft cosmopolitan pronunciations of seasoned narrator Craden. Headphones in, head out: 6 audiobooks to take on a walk this spring in Seattle 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z “I was from the ’90s,” he said, “so bad pronunciation and heavy breathing were part of the norm.” 'I'm proud a legend hates me!' Why Liza Minnelli shunned Rufus Wainwright's Judy Garland tribute 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z Workplace are adding translation or pronunciation options in what they describe as an equity push. Skin in the game: Video chat apps tout 'inclusive' AI features 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z The report identifies how "cosy fireside chats" conducted in a neutral received pronunciation accent help those with the right background navigate the "velvet drainpipe" of recruitment. Latin jokes: How the civil service is posher than in the 1960s 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z The antitrust trial started on Monday with some heady pronunciations about Fortnite, the game and/or metaverse at the heart of the case. Epic v. Apple turns into Windows v. Xbox 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z While adding a splash of milk, she turned to the camera and... baffled everyone with some unusual pronunciation. Bafta TV Awards: Diversity's BGT routine up for must-see moment award 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z “I just could not say Qadry. I don’t know why. They give the commissioner all the pronunciations, but they certainly don’t do that for the Day 2 guy.” Gaffes, gags, busy signals and a dog named Buttercup: Wacky NFL draft stories 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z Facebook Workplace, a suite of business communication tools, last month said video town hall hosts soon would see name pronunciations for workers posing written questions. Skin in the game: Video chat apps tout 'inclusive' AI features 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z So I was pleased that the article offered a parenthetical pronunciation for Senior Master Sgt. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: This photo was fitting for this moment in baseball 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Leading into the final chorus, Swift corrects her pronunciation of the word "revolution" and adds additional harmonies on the closing "hallelujahs". Taylor Swift releases a 'perfect replica' of Fearless 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z The pronunciation of her name was not clarified. Thandie Newton reclaims original name spelling, will go by Thandiwe Newton: 'Always been my name' 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z For some, the incident also taps into longstanding feelings of marginalization by non-Asian people who can’t be bothered to learn correct name pronunciation. An Asian actor got disrespected at L.A. theater awards. What happened next was swift and powerful 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z Blendstrup has offered pronunciation coaching as part of her business in the past and speaks five languages. Some people think they have to lose their accent to get ahead — is that fair? 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Why are they so vastly different from the technically "correct" pronunciations — ricotta, mozzarella, manicotti, capicolla and calamari — that are taught in Italian classes worldwide? Italian-Americans and the language of food: How calamari became galamar and ricotta became rigott 2021-03-13T05:00:00Z “Gucci’s pronunciation follows a very particular cadence — he uses a much greater variety of vowel sounds, for instance, than your average TTS reader would,” says Greenberg. Project Gucciberg offers classic audiobooks read by an AI deepfake of Gucci Mane 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z The chaos on the border contrasts with public pronunciations of the Biden team. Biden’s catch-and-release strategy threatens communities by ignoring coronavirus precautions 2021-02-28T05:00:00Z I find myself among Angelenos who speak passable Spanish, but I feel self-conscious and even a little affected when I use a Spanish name with Spanish pronunciation in the middle of an English conversation. San Pedro, Los Feliz, even Los Angeles: Why do we pronounce our place names this way? 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z Cayasso said he has to be cognizant of his pronunciation, or he is met with negative comments from viewers. Some people think they have to lose their accent to get ahead — is that fair? 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Their bond is strong - pronunciations aside - with the quarterback joining in on a Saturday night meeting tradition among the offensive linemen. Center-QB relationship marked by quirks, powdered backsides 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z Their bond is strong — pronunciations aside — with the quarterback joining in on a Saturday night meeting tradition among the offensive linemen. Center-QB relationship marked by quirks, powdered backsides 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z Whitlock popularized the long, drawn-out pronunciation of s— in his role as corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis in “The Wire.” Netflix's 'History of Swear Words' isn't even worth your expletives 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z In all of our L.A. decades, the most quarrelsome pronunciation of all is the name of the city where we live. San Pedro, Los Feliz, even Los Angeles: Why do we pronounce our place names this way? 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z On the last day of the program, Cayasso attended a session to help international investors with their pronunciation skills. Some people think they have to lose their accent to get ahead — is that fair? 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z That may have an interesting effect on pronunciation patterns, which usually change rapidly as people across regions interact. Opinion | The New Words for Our New Misery 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z Robinson is one of many celebrities earning money via Cameo, where he charges $350 to make personalized videos on request — proper pronunciation not guaranteed. Smokey Robinson's wild mispronunciation of 'Channukah' is the gift that keeps giving 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z “Even the pronunciation of kimchi originated from Chinese, what else is there to say,” wrote another. South Koreans, Chinese clash on social media over Chinese-style Kimchi winning international certificate 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z But he’s starting to second-guess his own pronunciations. Billy Corgan has a lot to say about Spotify, Courtney Love and our 'spiritual dystopia' 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z Audio files with pronunciations for each name are on the site. National Zoo holds giant panda cub-naming online poll 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Shifts in pronunciation that had been accelerating for decades are likely to freeze as our interactions are limited mostly to family. Opinion | The New Words for Our New Misery 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z Another was a supercut of him saying the word “genre,” with impeccable French pronunciation. Trebek brought consensus, class to a nation in need of both 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z When he delivered one of his trademark careful pronunciations — “Comintern,” “Argentina” — it seemed not showy but respectful. O Captain, My ‘Jeopardy!’ Captain 2020-11-08T05:00:00Z "Wearing a facial covering exacerbates her struggles with speech and impedes her teacher’s ability to see her mouth so as to determine if it is in the proper position for correct pronunciation." Catholic school in Michigan sues state over mask mandate 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z When a guest corrected Fox News host Tucker Carlson on his pronunciation of the vice-presidential nominee’s name, Carlson seemed affronted at the suggestion that mispronouncing it showed disrespect. Mispronouncing ‘Kamala’: Accident or message? 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z |
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