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Ah, mispronouncing a city name - it happens to the best of us! Whether you’re a native or just visiting, it’s easy to get tongue-tied when trying to say those tricky names. From Albuquerque to Zurich, here are some of the most commonly mispronounced cities around the world. So don’t worry if you stumble over a few syllables - just take a deep breath and give it another go!
What Is The Most Mispronounced City? [Solved]
Well, if you’re not from the US, you might be in for a tongue-twister! Let’s start with New Orleans - most people say it wrong and call it ’nu-or-leens’. Poughkeepsie in New York is another one that trips people up. Then there’s Waco in Texas, Lafayette in Louisiana, Louisville in Kentucky and Norfolk in Virginia. Des Moines in Iowa and Raleigh in North Carolina are also commonly mispronounced. Who knew?
Bangkok: The capital of Thailand, this city is often mispronounced as “BANG-kuh” when it should be pronounced “BAHN-goh”.
Cairo: The capital of Egypt, this city is often mispronounced as “KAY-roh” when it should be pronounced “KIGH-roh”.
Munich: The capital of Bavaria, Germany, this city is often mispronounced as “MYOO-nihk” when it should be pronounced “MUHN-ihkh”.
Sao Paulo: The largest city in Brazil, this city is often mispronounced as “SAW PAWL-oh” when it should be pronounced “SOW PAWL-oo”.
Seville: A major port in Spain, this city is often mispronounced as “SEVVYLE” when it should be pronounced “SEHVYLE”.
It happens all the time - people mispronouncing cities! Whether it’s ‘New Or-leens’ instead of ‘New Or-lins’, or ‘San Fran-sissy’ instead of ‘San Fran-sisco’, it can be pretty embarrassing. But hey, we all make mistakes - and at least you know how to spell the city correctly!
