Common Words That Are Pronounced Differently in Various Parts of the United States

Laurence Brown of Lost in the Pond humorously shared a number of words and phrases that are pronounced differently in various parts of the United States (and some in the United Kingdom). Words include “been”, “iron”, “toilet”, “caramel”, “roof”, “syrup”, and others.

I look at nine words Americans can’t decide how to say.

Pronunciations in America
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.



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