10 Most Difficult English Words to Pronounce | UK & US

The video tutorial addresses pronunciation challenges faced by non-native and some native English speakers. It covers ten difficult words, providing both British and American pronunciations, along with tips and examples to aid understanding. The instructor, an Australian, emphasizes British pronunciation but includes American variations. The tutorial is based on a survey and the instructor's teaching experience.

What is the main focus of the pronunciation guide in the video?

• Canadian pronunciation

• British pronunciation

• Australian pronunciation

• American pronunciation

How is the 'ch' in 'hierarchical' pronounced in British English?

• Like 'sh' in 'shoe'

• Like 'ch' in 'chocolate'

• Like 'j' in 'jungle'

• Like 'k' in 'chlorine'

What is a common way to simplify the pronunciation of 'clothes'?

• Pronounce it as 'clo'

• Pronounce it as 'clothe'

• Pronounce it as 'close'

• Pronounce it as 'cloth'

What makes the word '6th' particularly challenging to pronounce?

• The presence of a double 't'

• The combination of 's' and 'th'

• The length of the word

• The presence of a silent 'x'

Which word is often mistakenly pronounced as 'photographer'?

• Photograph

• Photographer

• Photo

• Photography

What is the abbreviated form of 'miscellaneous' often used in writing?

• MISC

• MISCELL

• MISCEL

• MIS

How many syllables can 'comfortable' be pronounced with?

• Two or three

• Three or four

• Four or five

• Five or six

In British pronunciation, how is the first 'e' in 'literature' treated?

• It is pronounced as 'ee'

• It is pronounced as 'eh'

• It is pronounced as 'ay'

• It is ignored

What does the word 'similarly' mean?

• In a different way

• In a similar way

• In a complex way

• In a simple way

What is the correct pronunciation of the first syllable in 'congratulations'?

• Con

• Can

• Cun

• Cen