How to Pronounce 10 of the Hardest English Words Correctly

🗣️ This episode focuses on 10 of the hardest English words to pronounce, especially for learners who want to sound more natural. I break down each word step by step, explain the most common pronunciation mistakes, and show you exactly how these words sound in a neutral Southern California accent. From “Wednesday” to “subtle” to “squirrel,” you’ll learn the spelling patterns, silent letters, and sound changes that make English pronunciation so confusing. This is a great episode for ESL and EFL learners who want clear explanations, practical tips, and real-life English in context. Listen, practice, and improve your pronunciation at your own pace.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list:1) infamous: famous for a bad reason2) silent letter: a letter in a word that is not pronounced3) mortgage: a loan secured by property4) receipt: a written acknowledgment of payment5) pneumonia: a serious disease that affects the lungs6) subtle: not easily noticed or understood7) knife: a cutting instrument8) rural: in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.9) squirrel: a small rodent with a bushy tail, commonly found in trees.10) tricky: requiring careful or skillful handling.11) syllables: units of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants.12) Schwa - (noun) the mid-central vowel sound in English, often represented as /ə/ in phonetic notation.