20 Tricky Words to Enhance Your Pronunciation

Hey Genius Speakers,

Do you want to give your English pronunciation a playful workout? 

We've got you covered with 20 words guaranteed to twist your tongue and tickle your brain. 

These tricky terms will sharpen your speaking skills and boost your confidence, whether aiming for more explicit speech, prepping for a presentation, or simply up for a language challenge.

Here are 20 words, along with their meanings, that will put your pronunciation to the test:

1. Anemone (uh-NEM-uh-nee): A vibrant, sea-dwelling flower.

2. Otorhinolaryngologist (oh-toh-rye-noh-lar-ing-GOL-uh-jist): Buckle up for this one! It's the doctor specializing in ears, nose, and throat.

3. Phenomenon (fi-NOM-uh-non): An extraordinary or rare event.

4. Rural (ROOR-uhl): Describing the charm and simplicity of the countryside.

5. Squirrel (SKWUR-uhl): The fluffy-tailed critter with a knack for stashing nuts.

6. Sixth (SIKSTH): The number that follows five.

7. Worcestershire (WUUS-ter-sheer): A tangy sauce beloved by foodies.

8. Syzygy (SIZ-i-jee): An uncommon alignment of celestial bodies, like a cosmic dance.

9. Defibrillator (dee-FIB-ri-lay-ter): The life-saving device that jumpstarts the heart.

10. Anathema (uh-NATH-uh-muh): Something or someone intensely disliked or avoided.

11. Isthmus (IS-muhs): A narrow strip of land, bridging two larger landmasses.

12. Specificity (spes-i-FIS-i-tee): The art of being exact and precise.

13. Statistics (stuh-TIS-tiks): The fascinating world of numbers and data analysis.

14. Aluminum (uh-LOO-mi-nuhm): The shiny, lightweight metal used in everything from soda cans to airplanes.

15. Particularly (par-TIK-yuh-ler-lee): Meaning "especially" or "to a great extent."

16. February (FEB-roo-er-ee): The month that brings us Valentine's Day.

17. Asthma (AZ-muh): A condition that affects breathing, but doesn't have to hold you back.

18. Rendezvous (RON-day-voo): A planned meeting at a specific time and place.

19. Mischievous (MIS-chuh-vuhs): Describes someone playful, a bit naughty, but harmlessly fun.

20. Onomatopoeia (on-uh-mat-uh-PEE-uh): A word that sounds like the noise it describes (think "buzz" or "sizzle").

Practising these tricky words is like leveling up in a language game – it's challenging, rewarding, and fun! 

So, break them down into syllables by syllables, practice at your own pace, and don't be afraid to laugh at yourself along the way. 

With a little effort, you'll be pronouncing these words like a pro in no time. Now, go forth and conquer those tongue twisters!

Best regards,
Abhishek & Team