Correct Pronunciation of Commonly Mispronounced Locations Around the World

ThamesRiver Thames, U.K.

Thrillophilia has created “32 Places People Have Mispronounced Their Entire Life”, a visually attractive way to explain the correct way to pronounce commonly mispronounced places around the world.

There’s nothing more irritating to a pedant’s ear and nothing more flabbergasting than realizing you’ve been pronouncing the name of so many places wrong, your entire life! Despite the judgment we exhibit toward people who err in enunciating, we all mispronounce a word from time to time, despite our best efforts.

Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts

Versaille
Palace of Versailles, France

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia

PhuketPhuket, Thailand

Worcestershire, UK
Worcestershire, U.K.

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Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.