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Mispronounced English Words by Larrylarex(m): 9:33am On Aug 28, 2011
Often times, People especially primary school students, semi-illiterates, or even graduates tends to mispronounce some English words here are a few examples:
Instead of:
Fetch - Fresh/French
Shrine - Shrime
Canopy - Calopy
Windscreen - Windscream
Morning - Moring
Polish - Ponish
What other mispronounced words could you remember?
Re: Mispronounced English Words by Nobody: 10:03am On Aug 28, 2011
Mostly, it's due to mother tongue interference.

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