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How to Master American English Pronunciation

Want to sound more natural when speaking English? In this lesson, you’ll learn how native speakers pronounce American English — from short and long vowels to the subtle sounds that make your accent ...
The coastal village of Staithes in North Yorkshire may be known for its stunning views - but how to pronounce it often brings ...
The latest starry revival of Samuel Beckett’s play is on Broadway, and one thing is certain: Whatever you call its elusive ...
In case you’re unaware, or dare I say uneducated, the Aussie way to pronounce the word Z is to say ‘Zed’. A quick Google search will tell you that Zed is the standard pronunciation in British English, ...
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader who has spent decades navigating ...
Mariska Hargitay is setting the record straight. On the Oct. 21 episode of Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast, Hargitay set the record straight on the correct way to pronounce her name. Drumroll, ...
The 61-year-old actress was a guest on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast on Tuesday, where she revealed the pronunciation and meaning of her Hungarian name. Mariska — who is the daughter of late ...
But Tokayev appeared unbothered by the massive flub. Making direct eye contact with Trump, the Kazakhstani leader lathered ...
Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a major five-day holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, the main day of Diwali falls on Monday, Oct. 20, with the ...
I was really sad when Microsoft pulled the plug on the Cortana assistant in 2023. After that, there was nothing to get help around Windows OS with just your voice. We have had the Copilot assistant ...
During an MSNBC interview, former Governor Andrew Cuomo mispronounced mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's name as 'Mandami'. Journalist Anand Giridharadas corrected Cuomo, emphasizing the importance of ...
Microsoft is rewriting Windows to turn computers into AI PCs that you talk to. Microsoft is rewriting Windows to turn computers into AI PCs that you talk to. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, ...