Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do you know your Gearóid from your Gobnait? Your Fearghal from your Muirgheal? To the untrained eye, Irish names can seem like a ...

Yes, you’re tempted to transpose the two middle letters, making it Tori. Or to say, “troo-ee.” Or to assume it’s the same as the French word for three, “twa.” But it is pronounced as if it ended in a ...

Pronunciation can be difficult, subjective and — in the ears of the listener — establish or undermine your credibility as a reporter. These tips from NPR correspondents with a wealth of international ...

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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — It’s no secret that Upstate New York is known for having difficult to pronounce names for its cities, towns, and even bodies of water. This isn’t a new conversation as I’ve ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Whether you’ve recently moved to the Lowcountry or are just here for a quick visit, there are some names that are pronounced differently than you may think. Pronouncing the ...