Let’s start with a word that stumps even the best grammar nerds: quinoa. Those new to the pseudocereal tend to pronounce it as “QUEEN-o-ah.” But this tricky word is actually pronounced “KEEN-wah.” ...

On Thursday, she tweeted about how people often pronounce her name wrong. She clarified the correct pronunciation is "My-tray-yee Ra-ma-krish-nin." Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Maitreyi ...

How they react to variations often reflects underlying dynamics of power and cultural pride, rather than just phonetic accuracy. In the U.S., the debate over how to say "taco" also touches on who has ...