There are far too many words that people can’t seem to get right.  Here are a few that drive me particularly crazy.

Nuclear – There is only one U in this word.  So please, no more “nucular”.  All you’re doing is invalidating the real danger that’s out there.  (quick fact: New Mexico alone has over 2,400 nuclear weapons)

Chipotle – Look at it closely and sound it out.  Chip-OT-lay.  The T comes before the L.  Practice daily.  In time you’ll get it.

Antarctica – Pronounce the first T and the first C.  That’ll help you sound less like an illiterate moron.  Again, practice daily and you should be fine.  ANT-ARC-TI-CA

Supposedly – Some people still put a B in place of the D.  Supposebly is unacceptable.  Come on, that’s just laziness.

Affidavit – Hopefully you don’t have to use this word very often, but if you do or you watch too much CSI, pronouce the last T and never, EVER say affidavid.

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