Do you understand the words coming out of my mouth?!
I never knew how to pronounce “diaspora” until two years ago. It’s one of those words you read over and over again, but you rarely ever hear someone say in conversation. I like to think big words get a buy on proper pronunciation.
However, words in common usage should get a little respect, if you consider yourself well read and/or educated. That’s not to say intelligent people don’t pronounce things incorrectly. My brother says “Valentimes,” which I think is too cute, so I will never correct him.
For the following common everyday words, their mispronunciation probably drives you up the wall if you are a nerd.
Supposably?

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