Many people add an extra syllable and say "ree-luh-ter," but the correct pronunciation is "REE-luh-tor."

Despite the root word "pronounce," "pronunciation" does not have the "own" sound.

The "t" in "often" is silent in the preferred pronunciation, making "OFF-en" correct.

The correct pronunciation is "CAN-di-dayt." The common mistake is to add extra syllables and pronounce it as "can-di-dah."

In the US, it's often pronounced as "PAR-muh-jawn," whereas in Italian it is closer to "PAR-mee-zahn."

"Genre" is of French origin, and the correct pronunciation is "ZHEN-ruh."

The correct pronunciation of "prescription" is "PRE-skrip-shun." The common mistake is adding an "r" sound at the beginning.

The correct pronunciation is "HITE." Adding a "th" sound at the end is incorrect.

Although "forte" is often pronounced as "for-TAY," in the context of strength, the correct pronunciation is "FORT."

The correct pronunciation is "PREV-uh-lent," with the emphasis on the first syllable. It’s often mistakenly pronounced as "pre-VAY-lent."

The word "hyperbole" is derived from Greek and is pronounced "HI-per-buh-lee," not "HIGH-per-bowl."

"Jewelry" should be pronounced with three distinct syllables: "JEW-el-ree."

The word "espresso" does not have an "x." The correct pronunciation should be "ess-PRESS-oh."

Both "STAT-us" and "STAY-tus" are acceptable, but "STAT-us" is more common in American English.

"Cache" is a French-origin word and is pronounced "KASH," not "KAYSH."

The word "quinoa" is of Andean origin and is pronounced "KEEN-wah."

"Coup," as in a political takeover, is of French origin and is pronounced "COO," with the "p" silent.

The correct pronunciation of "affidavit" is "aff-i-DAY-vit," with the emphasis on the second syllable.

"Library" contains two "r" sounds. The mistake often comes from omitting the second "r" and saying "li-berry." The correct pronunciation emphasizes both "r" sounds: "LIB-ruh-ree."

"Etcetera" is commonly mispronounced as "ex-setera," but it should be "et-cetera."

The "l" in "salmon" is silent. The correct pronunciation is "SAH-mun."

The "cc" in "flaccid" is pronounced as "s," not as "k." So, the correct pronunciation is "FLAS-id," not "FLAK-sid."

The word "electoral" should be pronounced as "ih-LEK-tor-al," with the emphasis on the second syllable.

The correct pronunciation retains both "r" sounds, though it's often simplified in everyday speech.

"Nuclear" is often mispronounced as "NOO-cue-lur," but the correct pronunciation follows the structure of "new-clear."

The "t" in "often" is silent, making "OFF-en" the standard pronunciation.

There is no extra syllable in "mischievous." The common mistake is adding an extra "i," turning it into "mis-chee-vee-us."

In Italian, "ch" is pronounced like "k," making the correct pronunciation "broo-SKET-uh."

The word "specific" is pronounced "speh-SIF-ik," with the emphasis on the second syllable.

The word "sherbet" is commonly mispronounced as "sherbert," but the correct pronunciation is "SHER-bet."