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In fact we have created a list of most common uk place mispronunciations and we have even included some handy tips on how to say them correctly even though often the locals will say it. British english spelling web client evernote user forum. Jun 14, 2019 mispronunciation is the act or habit of pronouncing a word in a way that is regarded as nonstandard, unconventional, or faulty. Sometimes regional accents cause mispronunciations. Well, if it was written, i would still see that bof as an interjection afterthree dots, in a way.
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