Many people who present the corrected way on how to pronounce the American English. I have noticed that some foreigners ( he/she is not an American citizen) had read the article; claiming themselves to be the expert(s) of American English.
Article Title: 50 Incorrect Pronunciations That You Should Avoid
January 15, 2013 12:47 pm : I found this article on the differences between US and English pronunciations worth reading.
December 2, 2008 7:24 pm: Nice bit overall, but I have to agree that it does come off as regional. One problem with the “Realtor” pronunciation, though, the term is a trademark of the NRA (National Realtor Association) according to their own pronunciation and documentation it is a two syllable word “REEL-TOR” not a three syllable word.
December 2, 2008 8:19 pm : I’m from the South, so we have many incorrect pronunciations, but the one that wreaks havoc in my bones is really a matter of using the wrong word. People say “Ideal” instead of “idea”. For example, if I was to suggest seeing a movie, someone might respond, “what a great ideal!” ARGH…no. please. It’s a great IDEA!
December 2, 2008 8:40 pm : Honestly, I learned the /FOR-TAY/ vs. /FORT/ pronunciation when I was young, but after constantly being “corrected” when I would say “that’s not my forte” the proper way by educated people who should know better, I gave up on the word in spoken English.
What is your voice of American English?
