COMMONLY MISPRONOUNCED & MISSPELT WORDS IN ENGLISH: With Over 250 Mispronounced & Misspelt Words by English Speakers Across the Globe (ENGLISH PHONETICS SERIES)

Do you know that the word 'suite' is pronounced as 'sweet?', 'colonel' as 'kernel?', 'receipt' like the word 'resit?', 'sew' as 'so?' and 'Wednesday' as 'Wensday?'

It is expected that the adoption of English language, either as a second or official language will come with its problems and complexities. The socio-cultural realities of the country(ies) where the language has been adopted will always have a negative influence on how the language is spoken and used.

Two of the problems the adoption of English language, (either as a second language or official language) might have brought include mispronunciation and misspelling of English words. A large percentage of non-native or second language speakers often misspell and mispronounce English words which is quite justifiable owing to the fact that the language is not their mother tongue. But, this on the other hand should not be an excuse. English speakers and users across the world, (whether non-natives or second language speakers) are expected to adhere strictly to the standard use of the language at all times, both in terms of pronunciation and spelling.

The book, "COMMONLY MISPRONOUNCED AND MISSPELT WORDS IN ENGLISH" will be a very useful resource to everyone who speaks and writes English. The book has provided both phonemic transcription and audio pronunciation for each word and expression listed. While readers who cannot read or interpret phonemic transcription have the luxury of listening to the actual audio pronunciation of each word and expression.

Second language speakers will definitely find this book a helpful resource to help improve their spoken and written English in line with global best standard, while overcoming all socio-cultural linguistic interferences and barriers.