My family is American, through and through. We had some European ancestors back in the Ellis Island days, but we’ve been here for generations and identify only loosely with our European heritage. That ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

Listen to the following audio clips to learn how to pronounce names of the Milwaukee Bucks players and head coach. NBA.com Staff The players listed below are based on opening night rosters. This page ...

Listen to the following audio clips to learn how to pronounce names of the Sacramento Kings players and head coach. NBA.com Staff The players listed below are based on opening night rosters. This page ...

Indeed, the hotel’s chairman David Marriott revealed the correct way to pronounce the popular chain—and it seems customers need to work on their vowel placement. This correction stunned a few people ...

Steve Buscemi explains that everyone has been pronouncing his name wrong, but that even he isn't quite sure how to say it. During a recent interview, the 67-year-old actor discussed the many ways he ...

Denzel Washington set the record straight regarding the correct pronunciation of his first name. During an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," the 70-year-old actor, born Denzel Hayes Washington Jr., ...

Tennessee is among the most difficult state names to spell. See where it ranks. This one's a doozy. Language website Preply recently named the most difficult city names to pronounce in each state.

But even still, the Bring It On star isn’t bothered when people mispronounce hers—something they’ve apparently been doing for years. “I mean, everyone messes up my name, so I give up,” Kirsten shared ...

Have you ever heard a sound so shocking that it raises the hair on your neck and makes you whip your head around? No, it's not nails on a chalkboard or someone using a curse word in church. It's ...

Dowagiac is one of a number of place names in Michigan that have outsiders scratching their heads when it comes to pronunciation. Now, there’s a guide to help with that. Communities such as Ypsilanti, ...

The Denver Broncos are set to kick off their 2025 preseason schedule today, so it's a good time to remind fans (and pundits) how to pronounce select player names this fall. Last season, running back ...