Mispronunciation (Noun)
Meaning
Incorrect pronunciation.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian's routine was built around mocking the common mispronunciation of difficult words by foreigners.
- The new teacher's enthusiasm was hampered by her mispronunciation of the students' names on the first day of class.
- The mispronunciation of the city's name by the tourists often led to frustration and confusion among locals.
- After listening to her friend's repeated mispronunciation of "Worcestershire," Emily politely corrected her.
- The radio host's mispronunciation of the artist's name sparked a heated debate among fans on social media.