Few things are more painful than listening to an out-of-towner stumble over the pronunciation of “Matunuck” or hearing someone bring up “East Green-witch.” Rhode Island has more than its fair share of ...

Irish names are one of the hottest trends for new parents in recent years, albeit hard to pronounce on the first try ...

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 ...

We’ve all been faced with a name that’s difficult to pronounce. But not everyone considers the consequences of their mispronunciations. In a piece for Fast Company, Madhumita Mallick, the head of ...

Navigating the world as the parent of a child with a unique or difficult-to-pronounce name can be a constant source of frustration. When I named my daughter Chiara, I never considered that people ...

Travis Kelce and Denzel Washington may be some of the most recognizable figures out there, but it’s likely you still don’t ...

“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare asked in Romeo and Juliet. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- August 31 is recognized as “National South Carolina Day” and celebrates the charm, history, and beauty of the Palmetto State. And whether you have lived in South Carolina your ...

One that people seems to struggle with is Alleghany County, pronounced: al-uh-GAIN-ee. Another one that everyone seems to get wrong is Beaufort, pronounced BOE-furt. Did we miss anything? Send us a ...

In the context of higher education, the concept of “hidden labor” often encompasses tasks that are crucial but go unrecognized within institutional structures. One such form of hidden labor is the act ...

PeopleWin reports on eight American cities often mispronounced, highlighting local quirks relating to dialects and cultural heritage.