Back in grade school, words like "onomatopoeia" and "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" seemed insanely complicated and long. Surprisingly, neither of these is the ...

We’ve all been there. You’re in a conversation when suddenly you have to say a word that, despite your best efforts, just won't come out right. These words might trip you up, but take comfort in ...

TV Newscasters work hard to speak clearly and enunciate words accurately. Words that don't originate in the English language can become a challenge, like Qatar or Gaddafi , Kadafi, Qaddafi? But native ...

Languages are challenging for many reasons, from strange nickname origins to confusing text abbreviations. Pronunciation is yet another thing that makes languages more challenging to learn. That said, ...

People in Mississippi struggle to pronounce one word the most. What is it? Are you saying it wrong? See if you know the most ...

Do you know why English words are not pronounced the way they are spelt? How important is syllable stress when we are speaking? Read on to find out more about the importance of pronunciation. Why is ...

Here's a little food for thought: You, yes, you, the foodie par excellence who embraced gnocchi long before the masses, might not be quite as in-the-know as you think. Your taste buds are on point, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The English language can certainly be a bit confusing at times. Some words have multiple meanings, like “clear,” “light” and “mine.” Other words ...