How do you pronounce the word ‘peril’?
Is it 'parrel' or 'per-real'?

Thanks,

Anna

Hey Anna! 

If you look in the dictionary, you’ll see that ‘peril’ is pronounced ‘PER-ruhl’ with the stress on the first syllable. The ‘e’ in the first syllable sounds like the first syllable of ‘ever’!

How do you pronounce the word ‘salmon’?

Stomper Hopper

Hey Stomper Hopper!

Deciding what to eat for lunch?

According to the dictionary, ‘salmon’ is pronounced ‘SAM-uhn’ with the stress on the first syllable! The ‘l’ is silent, Stomper Hopper!

But our stomachs aren’t silent now that you’ve got us thinking about salmon for lunch!

How do you pronounce ‘unctious’ and what exactly does it mean?

Vanessa Ting

Hey Vanessa Ting!

‘Unctious’ is more commonly spelled as ‘unctuous’ and is pronounced ‘UHNGK-choo-uhs’ with the stress on the first syllable! Just think of how you pronounce the first syllable of ‘uncle’ and add a ‘k’ sound at the end of it.

And if you look in a dictionary you will see that ‘unctuous’ is an adjective that generally refers to something having an oily and greasy nature or feel!

Look in a dictionary for all the detailed definitions, Vanessa Ting!

How is the word 'deluge' pronounced?

Michel

Hey Michel!

That’s a great question, because there are quite a few ways to pronounce ‘deluge’!

You could say it as ‘DEL-yoo’, ‘DEL-yoozh’, or ‘DEL-oozh’ with the stress on the first syllable. Or you can say it as ‘di-LOOJ’ or ‘di-LOOZH’ with the stress on the second syllable!

In my school a lot of people like to say ‘he cheated my money'.

Is this correct English?

Cheng Wee

Hi Cheng Wee!

Wow, a lot of people are being cheated in your school! We hope you’re not one of the victims. And if you’re one of the culprits, we’re going to be very wary of you, Cheng Wee!

Anyway, that’s not proper Engilsh. They should instead say ‘he cheated me of my money’.!

Of course, if your school were a nicer place, they wouldn’t have to say things like that at all!

Now we’re going to check our wallets and purses to make sure everything is still there.

What is the meaning of the word ‘baroque’ and how do you pronounce it properly?

Keenan Low

‘Baroque’ is pronounced ‘buh-ROHK’ with the stress on the second syllable. Or if you want to say it like the French, you say ‘baa-RAWK’.

‘Baroque’ can be both an adjective and a noun, Keenan Low. As an adjective, it can refer to specific styles and periods in the realms of architecture, music and art in general. Or it can refer to something being irregular in shape.

As a noun, it refers to the Baroque style or period, something that is extravagantly ornamented, or an irregularly shaped pearl!

How do you correctly pronounce ‘ubiquitous’?

I see it all the time, but have trouble figuring out how it should be pronounced.

Phillip Wee

Hey Philip Wee!

Let’s see what the dictionary says.

‘Ubiquitous’ is pronounced ‘yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs’ with the stress on the second syllable!

How do you pronounce 'bigamy'?

Is the emphasis on the first or second syllable?

Pete

Hey Pete!

You pronounce ‘bigamy’ as ‘BIG-uh-mee’ with the stress on the first syllable!

How do you pronounce 'panda'?

Kung Fu enthusiast

Hello Kung Fu enthusiast!

You’d pronounce ‘panda’ as ‘PAN-duh’ with the stress of the first syllable!

How do you pronounce the word ‘ergonomics’?

Thanks

Arthur

Hey Arthur!

‘Ergonomics’ is pronounced ‘ur-guh-NOM-iks’ with the stress on the third syllable.

NOM-iks’ with the stress on the third syllable.