Pronunciation Challenge: Nuclear, Often, Comfortable, Colonel & Debris

Enhance your English pronunciation skills with these challenging words. Watch the video for correct pronunciations.

Pronouncing certain English words correctly can be quite tricky. In this video, we help you master the pronunciation of 5 commonly mispronounced words. Let's get started!

• Nuclear. It's common to hear "noo-kyoo-lar", but the correct pronunciation is "new-clear". Focus on saying "new" and "clear" together smoothly.
• Often. Many people say "off-ten", but the right way is "off-un". The "t" is silent, making it easier to say.
• Comfortable. This word is often mispronounced as "com-fort-a-ble". The correct pronunciation is "kumf-tuh-bul". Think of it as three syllables: "kumf", "tuh", and "bul".
• Colonel. Despite its spelling, "colonel" is pronounced "kernel". It sounds just like the word for a piece of corn or a rank in the military.
• Debris. Many people incorrectly say "deb-ris". The right pronunciation is "de-bree", with a silent "s".

Mastering these pronunciations will make your English sound more natural and fluent. Watch our video to hear these words pronounced correctly and practice along with us.