Mispronouncing Words
The word "caramel" has an "a" in the middle, yet most Americans pronounce it like "carmel." Why? This issue comes up in language all the time. "Crayon" or "Cran"?
American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.