TV Newscasters work hard to speak clearly and enunciate words accurately. Words that don’t originate in the English language can become a challenge, like Qatar or Gaddafi , Kadafi, Qaddafi? But native ...
We’ve all been there. You’re in a conversation when suddenly you have to say a word that, despite your best efforts, just won't come out right. These words might trip you up, but take comfort in ...
Divan DEEV-ahn; a low sofa without either a back or arms (sometimes similar to a daybed). Etagère AY-taj-air; a set of open shelving. Faux bois FOH-bwa; A painted pattern meant to look like wood grain ...
Video from 2024: What words do Americans have the hardest time spelling? (NEXSTAR) – The English language can certainly be a bit confusing at times. There are words that have multiple meanings, like ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — We’ve all gotten tongue-tied by a hard-to-pronounce word at some point in our lives — but which word do Virginians find particularly challenging? Researchers with ...
(NEXSTAR) – The English language can certainly be a bit confusing at times. Some words have multiple meanings, like “clear,” “light” and “mine.” Other words sound exactly the same but have different ...