In public radio we do our utmost to get things right, including the pronunciation of names and places. It shows we know our stuff and conveys respect — for the people we report about and the people ...

If you ever traveled around the world and stayed for long enough to get caught in the new country’s culture and language, you most probably know how hard it is to get the foreign names right. Whether ...

The simplest thing to do if there's any doubt about how to say someone's name, of course, is to ask that person to say it for you. What if he or she isn't alive? The best sources include: - Tape or ...

Navigating the world as the parent of a child with a unique or difficult-to-pronounce name can be a constant source of frustration. When I named my daughter Chiara, I never considered that people ...

Few things are more painful than listening to an out-of-towner stumble over the pronunciation of “Matunuck” or hearing someone bring up “East Green-witch.” Rhode Island has more than its fair share of ...

But it is pronounced as if it ended in a Y and rhymes with “joy.” Troi Barnes has heard it all, but soon, people will know how to say her name before they even meet her. This week, LinkedIn launches a ...

The home of the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame’s name is not pronounced eye-RUH-dell. Some locals in the region do ...

We’ve all been faced with a name that’s difficult to pronounce. But not everyone considers the consequences of their mispronunciations. In a piece for Fast Company, Madhumita Mallick, the head of ...

Do you think it is okay for your family to mispronounce your child's name? Most would argue that there is no excuse ...

For about two weeks now, Euro 2012 has been underway. The 16 finest footballing nations in Europe have been squaring off with each other, creating national and international heroes along the way. But ...

Have you ever paused before saying the name of a town in the U.S. because you weren't sure how to pronounce it? You're not alone! Many people have a town in their area with a name that is surprisingly ...