Commonly mispronounced words in English These words are of French origin, so be careful saying them: Croissant - /ˈkwæsɒŋ/ a soft, curved piece of bread, eaten for breakfast Ballet - /ˈbæleɪ/ a type of dancing that is done in a theatre and tells a story, usually with music Camouflage - /ˈkæməflɑːʒ/ a way of making something difficult to see by having a colour or pattern that is similar to the area around it Entrepreneur - /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːr/ someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves risks Mortgage - /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/ money that you borrow to buy a home Bureaucracy - /bjʊəˈrɒkrəsi/ complicated rules and processes used by an organization, especially when they do not seem necessary Aisle - /aɪl/ a passage between the lines of seats or goods in a plane, church, supermarket, etc