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50 Difficult Words to Pronounce (EnglishClub.com)
Recently we asked our EnglishClub Facebook fans, tweeters, and
chatters to share the English words they find most difficult
topronounce. We posted the first 25 most difficult words along with
audio practice right here on ESL Magazine.
Some of you loved the first 25 words and enjoyed practising
these with us. A handful of you felt the words were not
difficultenough. Many of you shared other words that you (or your
students) find difficult.
Here are the first 25 words.
Here is the second batch (compiled based on comments from
learners and teachers via EC, Facebook, and MyEC).
Lets practise these words together:
1) Listen to the word. (wait for a one second pause after)2) Say
the word with me.3) Say the sentence with me.
Are you ready?
26. gorgeous(allow a pause and then repeat with me)The bride
looked gorgeous on her wedding day.
27. thoroughlyI thoroughly enjoyed this weeks English class.
28. daughterMy daughter asked if she could have a friend over
for a playdate.
29. challengeI invite all English learners to take my monthly
writing challenge.
30. enhanceYou will enhance your vocabulary by reading the
news.
31. varietyIt is important to use sentence variety in your TOEFL
essay.
32. influenceCelebrities influence how young people act and
dress.
33. effectThe new company policy will take effect next
month.
34. whistleMy grandfather taught me how to whistle when I was a
child.
35. throughout
Racism has been a global issue throughout history.36.
adjectiveWhat adjective would you use to describe
EnglishClub.com?
37. islandVictoria is located on Vancouver Island in British
Columbia, Canada.
38. applianceThe washing machine is one appliance that many
people could not live without.
39. shrimpSpaghetti with shrimp is a meal my husband often cooks
for dinner.
40. refrigeratorAnother appliance that is considered a necessity
is the refrigerator.
41. scissorsLeft handed people require a special type of
scissors.
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42. coughDuring the flu season, the students are taught to cough
in their sleeves.
43. thoughI am getting hungry. I can wait a little longer for
dinner, though.
44. throughOur friends are going through a difficult
divorce.
45. praiseOffering generic praise like good job is not enough to
motivate a child.
46. freeDo you agree that the best things in life are free?
47. tradeWe want to trade our car in for a minivan.
48. vocabularyExpand your vocabulary by reading blogs when you
are online.
49. psychologistA psychologist told me that I need to learn how
to relax.
50.genuineThe collector said our piece was a genuine
antique.
Pronunciation note:I have a Canadian accent. Though Canadian
spelling usually sides with British English, Canadianpronunciation
is closer to the American accent. Your teacher may have a different
accent, such as a British or Australian one.
Thanks again to all of the readers of ESL Magazine who helped
create this second list. Share your own difficult words in
thecomments below. Add an example sentence and we may use it in an
upcoming audio post.
These may also be of interest:
25 Difficult Words to Pronounce1.
Written by Tara Benwell for EnglishClub.com| January 2010
Tara Benwell is a Canadian freelance writer and editor who
specializes in materials and articles for the ELT industry.
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