While Chappell might look like it's pronounced "Sha-pell," it's actually "Chap-uhl," like the church. Her last name is pronounced "Rone." The stage name was inspired by her late grandfather, Dennis K.

Let’s start with a word that stumps even the best grammar nerds: quinoa. Those new to the pseudocereal tend to pronounce it as “QUEEN-o-ah.” But this tricky word is actually pronounced “KEEN-wah.” ...

The theft of France’s crown jewels from the Louvre in October had many people mispronouncing the name of the world’s ...

This article was originally published in June 2017. For such a small state, New Jersey is packed with towns — 565, to be exact. And many of those towns, townships, boroughs and cities have multiple ...

It's the sting in the tail. You've remembered all your essentials, booked the taxi from the airport, secured a beautiful rental... but then you arrive at your holiday destination and get funny looks ...

For such a small state, New Jersey is packed with towns — 565, to be exact. And many of those towns, townships, boroughs and cities have multiple sections with their own schools, post offices and ...

I will admit that botanical names are often convoluted. Moreover, many times their pronunciation doesn’t follow the ...

The confusion stems from the studio's origin story and the linguistic journey the word "Ghibli" has taken. Initially, "Ghibli" (ギブリ) comes from an Italian word pronounced with a hard "G" (as in "gift" ...

Studio Ghibli, co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki, is celebrated for its breathtaking animation and impactful storytelling. Popular films like My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away showcase Ghibli's unique ...