Do you know why English words are not pronounced the way they are spelt? How important is syllable stress when we are speaking? Read on to find out more about the importance of pronunciation. Why is ...

Although English spelling is famously weird, there are at least some words that anyone learning English will easily get right — words like black, board, boat, clap, coat, cup, and hand. But put cup ...

In celebration of National Dictionary Day on October 16, we tried our best to pronounce some of the most commonly mispronounced words in the English language, according to Dictionary.com. Much to our ...

Sometimes word stress can change the meaning of the word completely. For example, record. If you stress the first syllable ( ...

The development of speech in children is very important in creating confident kids who can communicate effectively. Speech pathologist Janelle Curry tells ABC Education how parents can help their kids ...

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Whether it's 'plethora' or 'resplendent', many of us have a few fancy words in our arsenal that we bring out when we want to impress our friends. But if you really want to dazzle your pals, these ...

Even the most worldly people sometimes come across words they aren't sure how to pronounce. It's a state of not-knowing that is fraught with anxiety and insecurity. No one wants to be caught out in an ...

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