English words you mispronounce (Yosemite)

The video explores common mispronunciations in American English, focusing on words like Yosemite, corpsman, nuclear, and others of French origin. It highlights the challenges of pronunciation due to silent letters and language origins, emphasizing that even native speakers make mistakes. The video aims to reassure non-native speakers and educate them on correct pronunciations.

What is the main reason the video was created?

• To discuss American history

• To explain vocabulary meanings

• To highlight common mispronunciations

• To teach grammar rules

How is 'Yosemite' correctly pronounced?

• Yose-middy

• Yose-mit

• Yose-might

• Yose-mite

What mistake did President Obama make with the word 'corpsman'?

• He pronounced it as 'corpse-man'

• He pronounced it as 'corps-man'

• He pronounced it as 'cor-man'

• He pronounced it as 'core-man'

Which word is often mispronounced due to its French origin?

• Corpse

• Corps

• Corporal

• Core

What is a common mispronunciation of 'nuclear'?

• Nuke-yuh-lur

• Nuke-lee-ur

• Nuke-lar

• Nuke-lee-ar

What is the correct pronunciation of 'realtor'?

• Real-tor

• Ree-lay-tor

• Ree-al-tor

• Ree-luh-tor

What does the word 'cachet' mean?

• A type of money

• A type of storage

• Prestige or respect

• A hidden compartment

How is 'cliche' correctly pronounced?

• Clee-shee

• Clee-chay

• Clee-chee

• Clee-shay

What is the correct pronunciation of 'debris'?

• Deb-ree

• Dee-breez

• Deb-ris

• Dee-bree

Which letter is silent in the word 'debt'?

• D

• E

• B

• T