14 of the Hardest Words to Pronounce in the English Language

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Native English speakers know that this 16^th-century word, which is derived from Middle French, is pronounced “ker-nul.” However, those learning English as a second language get confused by the first “o” sounding like an “e,” the “l” that sounds like an “r,” and the second “o,” which is completely silent. Here are 17 words even smart people mispronounce without realizing it.

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