These places may seem obviously to say but there’s a good chance you are saying them wrong. In fact, most of us are. Has anyone ever taught you the correct way to say ‘Dubai’? If you aren’t from the place or know a local person, how are you supposed to know?
For instance, how many of you have hear foreigners pronounce ‘Melbourne’ incorrectly? We know to say ‘Mel-b’n’ but they always say ‘Mel-BORN’. It comes down to intonation, emphasis and accent, which explains why sometimes we get words very wrong.
Tell us, have you been pronouncing these places wrong too? If so, find out how to say them properly so you can teach your friends.
Bangkok
Phuket, Thailand
Beijing, China
Budapest
Dubai
Thames River, United Kingdom
Colombia, South America
Louisville, Kentucky
Tijuana, Mexico
Iraq
Pakistan
The River Thames, UK
Tijuana
Worcestershire, UK
Qatar
Versailles, France
Have you been saying any of these places wrong? Were there any surprises on this list?