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**Title:** Commonly Mispronounced Words in English
**Summary:**
* A video by Alena Yukhanova (poliglotesse channel) highlighting frequently mispronounced English words, including:
1. **Word-specific mistakes**:
+ "pamper" vs. "pampered", "spoiled", "indulged"
+ "bartender" (emphasis on "bar-")
+ "catalog" (not "catalogue")
+ "quarter" (emphasis on "quar-")
+ "beautiful" (emphasis on "beau-")
+ Others: "jalousie" (jealousy), "provide", "relieve", "uncork", "dancers"
2. **Patterns of mistakes**:
+ Words with the letter "e" (e.g., "extensions", "newborn", "convict")
+ Plural forms (e.g., "cakes", "creams")
3. **Tips for improvement**:
+ Creating sentences or poems to aid memorization
* The video aims to help viewers improve their English pronunciation and literacy.
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**Pronunciation Corrections**
1. The correct pronunciation of "pamper" is actually "pampered", "indulged", or "spoiled".
2. The correct pronunciation of "bartender" is "barTENder" (retaining original English emphasis).
3. The correct plural form of "contract" is "contracts", not "agreement".
**Word-Specific Facts**
4. The word "jalousie" (jealousy) is borrowed from French.
5. The origin of the word "jalousie" is related to jealous spouses peeking through curtain slats.
6. The correct pronunciation of "jalousie" (in the context of blinds) emphasizes the last syllable: "blinds".
**Common Mistakes**
7. Many people incorrectly pronounce "catalog" with an incorrect emphasis; the correct emphasis is on "cat".
8. The correct pronunciation of "quarter" (both residential and time period) emphasizes the first syllable: "QUAR-ter".
9. The word "provide" is often mispronounced; the correct pronunciation is "proVIDE".
10. The correct verb to use when easing suffering is "relieve", not "provide".
**Action-Specific Corrections**
11. When opening a champagne bottle, the correct verbs are "uncork" and "seal".
12. A bottle can be either "unopened" or "sealed".
**Language History and Typing**
13. At some point in history, the letter "е" was not used in print due to typing difficulties on typewriters.
14. The absence of "е" led to incorrect pronunciation habits that persisted even after its reintroduction.
**Other Corrections**
15. The correct pronunciation of "extensions" (e.g., eyelash extensions) emphasizes the first syllable.
16. The correct term for a person dancing behind you at a concert is "dancer", not "danser".
17. The plural forms of "cake" and "cream" are indeed "cakes" and "creams".
18. The correct pronunciation of "then" is distinct from "immediately".
19. The correct pronunciation of "shoe" is as written, not like "shoo".
20. The correct pronunciation of "phenomenon" is as written, not with an incorrect emphasis.
21. The correct pronunciation of "scoop" is as written, often mispronounced the other way around.