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Tell her "Nix on the pix!"pmprdprettyinsnj said:Mom mother in law saws PIXTURES, constantly. Drives me batty
Some commonly mispronounced words that people find annoying include "Tylenol" pronounced as "Tydenol," "Regis Philbin" pronounced as "Regis Philbern," and "verbally" pronounced as "verbably."
There can be a variety of reasons for mispronunciations, including regional dialects, lack of exposure to the correct pronunciation, or simply not knowing the correct pronunciation.
One way to improve pronunciation is to listen carefully to how native speakers say words and try to imitate them. You can also use online resources, such as pronunciation guides and videos, to help you practice.
It depends on the situation and the tone in which the correction is delivered. If done politely and respectfully, most people will appreciate being corrected so they can improve their pronunciation.
If the constant mispronunciation is causing a problem or annoyance, it is best to politely correct the person and offer to help them practice the correct pronunciation. If it is not causing any issues, it may be best to simply let it go and not bring attention to it.